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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2003
Koji Mizuno, Nagoya, JP;
Yasuji Morinishi, Okazaki, JP;
Shingo Kutomi, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Takashi Ogino, Okazaki, JP;
Koji Mizuno, Nagoya, JP;
Yasuji Morinishi, Okazaki, JP;
Shingo Kutomi, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Takashi Ogino, Okazaki, JP;
Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
To utilize limited space in a vehicle cabin, a vehicular under-seat compartment mechanism includes a hinge mechanism, a compartment and a lock mechanism. The hinge mechanism interconnects a seat-frame and a seat-cushion in such a manner that the seat-cushion is pivotally rotatable with respect to the seat-frame. The compartment is disposed in the under-seat space under the seat and is formed an opening upwardly. The lock mechanism, integrated with the hinge mechanism, locks the seat-cushion at an upright position, at which the seat-cushion is pivotally flipped up about the hinge mechanism so that the compartment is accessible.