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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 1998
Filed:
Jun. 27, 1997
Robert Hecht, Trollhattan, SE;
Roman Jach, Trollhattan, SE;
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle rear seat assembly includes left and right rear seat portions with a center seat portion positioned therebetween. The center seat portion is pivotally connected with respect to the left and right seat portions. The center seat portion has a seat cushion on one side and a utility compartment on an opposing side thereof. The center seat portion is pivotable between a collapsed position for seating and an upright position for facilitating access to the utility compartment. The utility compartment preferably comprises a pivotable tray mounted therein for pivotal movement to a position extended from the utility compartment, as well as a cupholder pivotally mounted within the utility compartment.