A seating arrangement for a vehicle comprising a row 13 of seats; the location of each seat in the row of seats is selectable independently of the other seats and is reconfigurable between a folded and an unfolded state where each seat is securable in either state for the purpose of vehicle travel. The row of seats 13 may be relatively located in front of a relatively rearward seat or row 15 of seats. The location and state of each seat in the row 13 of seats may be selectable so as to provide or increase legroom associated with the relatively rearward seat or row 15 of seats. Each seat in the row of seats may; be slidably relocatable between a first and a second location; be movable forwards or rearwards relative to the vehicle along a longitudinal axis; seat a passenger in the unfolded state; comprise of a backrest and base; have a seat base tilted upwards or a seat back tilted forwards in the folded state. The row of seats may comprise three seats. The seat back may comprise cup holders or storage compartments on its back side (45a,b fig. 11).
Improvements relating to vehicle seating
2015-09-09
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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