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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2005
Thomas R. Graham, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Erik K. Nelson, Woodburn, IN (US);
Patrick J. Mattes, Yoder, IN (US);
Erik C. Wilson, Decatur, IN (US);
Thomas R. Graham, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Erik K. Nelson, Woodburn, IN (US);
Patrick J. Mattes, Yoder, IN (US);
Erik C. Wilson, Decatur, IN (US);
International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC, Warrenville, IL (US);
Abstract
The invention involves a seat system with a movable and immovable portions that may be maintained and still operate during transients as required under the federal regulations. There is a quick release serviceability latch for a school bus passenger seat with integrated restraints. The inner and outer seat backs must be quickly detached from one another to facilitate repair or replacement of damaged seat components. A movable plunger is rigidly attached to the inner seat back frame. Another bracket with hole to accept the plunger is rigidly attached to the back pan of the outer back. The attachment of inner to outer seat backs must be strong enough so that they can't be pulled apart by hand but at the same time be detachable in the event of a crash. A tab that engages the plunger separates upon a rapid deceleration event.