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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2007
Nelson E. Hurst, Iii, Westland, MI (US);
Robert J. Szybisty, Livonia, MI (US);
Jeffrey P. Carroll, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Matthew J. Mclaughlin, Chesterfield Township, MI (US);
Peter Paul Zeimis, Iii, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Nelson E. Hurst, III, Westland, MI (US);
Robert J. Szybisty, Livonia, MI (US);
Jeffrey P. Carroll, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Matthew J. McLaughlin, Chesterfield Township, MI (US);
Peter Paul Zeimis, III, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Intier Automotive Inc, Newmarket, CA;
Abstract
A seat assembly is provided for supporting an occupant above a floor in an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion that is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the floor. The seat assembly also includes a seatback that is operatively coupled to the seat cushion for movement between an upright position and a folded position overlying the seat cushion. A linkage system is operatively coupled between the seatback, seat cushion, and the floor. The linkage system automatically moves the seat cushion downward and forward and translates the seatback downward and rearward in response to movement of the seatback between the upright position and the folded position.