Kia has been granted a patent for a railess variable seatback type rear seat. The innovative design includes a linear movement device, sliding movement device, and reclining angle change device to adjust the seat position. The system is motor-driven and offers flexibility in seat adjustment. GlobalData’s report on Kia gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Variable seatback type rear seat with linear and sliding movement
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11970090B2) discloses a rear seat design that incorporates innovative mechanisms for adjusting the position and angle of the seat for enhanced comfort and functionality. The rear seat comprises a linear movement device that converts motor rotation into linear movement, a sliding movement device that translates this linear movement into sliding motion of the seat cushion, and a reclining angle change device that further adjusts the seatback position. The linear movement device includes a motor, a sliding member, and a motor mounting bracket fixed on one side of the seat cushion. The sliding movement device features a rear seat cross member, a side upper bracket, a leg bracket, and a slot pin to facilitate relative movements for adjusting the seat position.
Furthermore, the patent details the integration of a reclining angle change device that enables the conversion of sliding movement into reclining motion, allowing for the folding or reclining of the seatback connected to the seat cushion. The sliding movement device includes components such as a rear seat cross member, side upper bracket, leg bracket, and slot pin to facilitate the necessary adjustments for optimal seating comfort. The disclosed design showcases a comprehensive approach to rear seat functionality, emphasizing the importance of precise linear and sliding movements in achieving versatile seating configurations for users.
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