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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 21, 1997
Earl Clyde Lucas, Jr, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A seat assembly for an interior of a motor vehicle interior is disclosed. A pair of opposed side walls extend upwardly from a floor of the vehicle, and a guide track disposed on an upper surface of the each of the side walls. A seat frame is movable along the guide track, with a seat back connected to a rear end of the seat frame. A cushion is connected to the seat frame proximate a front end of the seat frame, and pivotal between a closed position and an open position. A bin is disposed generally below the cushion and accessible when the cushion is pivoted to the open position. The bin is engaged with the seat frame and movable therewith when the seat frame is moved along the guide track. Optionally, the bin is fastened to the seat frame, and accessible through a door disposed proximate the rear end of the seat frame.