A seat 10 is provided that is configured to be fitted in a rearward facing or forward facing configuration within a vehicle. The seat comprises a primary latch, releasable to permit the seat to be changed from a forward facing configuration to a rearward facing configuration, and a secondary latch 20 configured for automatic engagement when the seat 10 is placed in the rearward facing position. The secondary latch 20 may comprise a pin 22 or bolt and may be provided with a lever 24 which may be configured to lie flush with the vehicle floor when the secondary latch is closed. The pin 22 may comprise at least one rotation face (19, 21, figure 6A) at the distal end of the pin 22. The latch 20 may be provided with a locking mechanism which may comprise an unlocking cam (34 figure 5C).
Improvements in or relating to secure seating configurations
2018-05-23
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60N SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES , Sitze besonders für Fahrzeuge ausgebildet |
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