US20200130589A1 - Seating assembly - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to a seating assembly, and more specifically a vehicle seating assembling having a storage member.
- Vehicles may not include enough storage space for passengers when the vehicle includes a removable seat and/or a walkway between first and second seats within a row of seats.
- Conventional storage space includes the vehicle floor for bags and larger items or the trunk compartment. Further, additional storage space may not be available in conventional vehicle seats unless the seat back is folded flat over the seat base.
- a vehicle includes first and second seating assemblies positioned within a single seating row defining a space positioned therebetween.
- a storage member is operable between an undeployed position within a member space defined below a seat base of the first seating assembly and a deployed position within the space between the first and second seating assemblies via a linkage.
- a vehicle seating assembly includes a seat back and a seat base coupled to the seat back.
- the seat base is moveable between opened and closed positions.
- a storage member is operable between an undeployed position within a member space defined below the seat base and a deployed position to a side of the seat base via a linkage.
- a vehicle seating assembly includes a seat back and a seat base coupled to the seat back.
- the seat base is moveable between opened and closed positions.
- a storage member is pivotally coupled to a linkage such that the storage member is operable between an undeployed position beneath the seat base and a deployed position proximate the seat base.
- FIG. 1A is a top view of a vehicle, according to at least one example
- FIG. 1B is a perspective front view of an interior of the vehicle, according to at least one example
- FIG. 2 is a perspective front view of a storage member and a seating assembly, according to at least one example
- FIG. 3 is a perspective front view of the storage member, according to at least one example
- FIG. 4A is a perspective front view of the interior of the vehicle, according to at least one example
- FIG. 4B is a perspective top view of the seating assembly, according to at least one example
- FIG. 4C is a perspective front view of the storage member and the seating assembly, according to at least one example
- FIG. 4D is a perspective front view of the storage member and the seating assembly, according to at least one example
- FIG. 5A is a perspective front view of the storage member removed from the seating assembly, according to at least one example
- FIG. 5B is a perspective top view of the storage member removed from the seating assembly, according to at least one example.
- FIG. 5C is a perspective top view of the storage member positioned to a side of the seating assembly, according to at least one example.
- the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the concepts as oriented in FIG. 1 .
- relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like, are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions.
- the concepts may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary.
- the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.
- the term “and/or,” when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items can be employed by itself, or any combination of two or more of the listed items, can be employed.
- the composition can contain A alone; B alone; C alone; A and B in combination; A and C in combination; B and C in combination; or A, B, and C in combination.
- the term “about” means that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but may be approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art.
- the term “about” is used in describing a value or an end-point of a range, the disclosure should be understood to include the specific value or end-point referred to.
- substantially is intended to note that a described feature is equal or approximately equal to a value or description.
- a “substantially planar” surface is intended to denote a surface that is planar or approximately planar.
- substantially is intended to denote that two values are equal or approximately equal. In some embodiments, “substantially” may denote values within about 10% of each other, such as within about 5% of each other, or within about 2% of each other.
- the terms “the,” “a,” or “an,” mean “at least one,” and should not be limited to “only one” unless explicitly indicated to the contrary.
- reference to “a component” includes embodiments having two or more such components unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts, or elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, the operation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, the length or width of the structures, and/or members, or connectors, or other elements of the system, may be varied, and the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between the elements may be varied.
- the elements and/or assemblies of the system may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present innovations. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the desired and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present innovations.
- a vehicle 10 including first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 within a single seating row defining a space 26 positioned therebetween.
- the vehicle 10 includes a first seating row 30 , a second seating row 34 , and a third seating row 38 .
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 include a seat base 42 coupled to a seat back 46 .
- a storage member 50 is operable between an undeployed position ( FIG. 4B ) within a member space 54 defined below the seat base 42 of the first seating assembly 14 and a deployed position ( FIG. 2 ) within the space 26 between the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 via a linkage 58 .
- the first seating row 30 can include more than one seating assembly horizontally aligned within the vehicle 10 .
- the first seating row 30 may include a driver seat 30 A and a passenger seat 30 B.
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 are positioned in the second seating row 34 .
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 can be positioned within the first seating row 30 , the third seating row 38 , and/or another additional seating row within the vehicle 10 .
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 may be positioned within the same seating row.
- the seating row may include the first seating assembly 14 , the second seating assembly 18 , and/or additional seating assemblies.
- a seating row can include a single seating assembly.
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 can be utilized as stand-alone seats in conventional, autonomous, and/or shared ride vehicles.
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 can include the seat base 42 coupled to the seat back 46 .
- the seat base 42 is moveable between an opened position ( FIG. 4B ) and a closed position ( FIG. 1B ).
- the seat base 42 can be pivotable.
- the seat base 42 may be in the opened position when the seat base 42 is oriented substantially vertical.
- the seat base 42 can be pivotally coupled to the seat base 42 .
- the seat base 42 may be configured to pivot in a vehicle-forward direction from the closed position to the opened position.
- the seat base 42 is configured to pivot in a direction opposite and away from the seat back 46 .
- the seat base 42 can be configured to pivot in a vehicle-rearward, a vehicle-inboard, and/or a vehicle-outboard direction.
- the member space 54 FIG. 4B
- the storage member 50 FIG. 2
- the storage member 50 FIG. 4B
- the storage member 50 FIG. 2
- the storage member 50 can be operable between the deployed and undeployed positions, when the seat base 42 is in the opened position.
- the seat base 42 is in the closed position when the seat base 42 is oriented substantially horizontal.
- lateral edge portions 66 A, 66 B of the seat base 42 may be positioned on a support 74 .
- the member space 54 ( FIG. 4B ) may not be accessible when the seat base 42 is in the closed position.
- the storage member 50 FIG. 2
- the storage member 50 FIG. 4B
- the storage member 50 can be accessible by a user when the seat base 42 is in the closed positioned when the storage member 50 is in the deployed position proximate the seat base 42 .
- the seat back 46 can be coupled to the seat base 42 .
- the seat back 46 may be coupled to the vehicle-rearward edge portion 70 of the seat base 42 .
- the seat back 46 may be operable between an upright position and a folded position, wherein the seat back 46 is positioned over the seat base 42 when in the folded position.
- the seat back 46 may include a headrest 78 coupled to a top portion 82 of the seat back 46 .
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 can be coupled to the support 74 .
- the support 74 can be any structure sufficient to support the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 and attach the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 to a floor 86 of the vehicle 10 .
- the support 74 may, at least partially, define the member space 54 ( FIG. 4B ).
- the support 74 may be configured to entirely enclose the member space 54 positioned beneath the seat base 42 . In various examples, the support 74 may partially enclose the member space 54 .
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 are positioned within a single seating row defining the space 26 positioned therebetween.
- the space 26 can be a sufficient size to position a removable seating assembly between the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 .
- the space 26 may be a sufficient size to allow occupants to move through the space 26 to reach the third seating row 38 .
- the vehicle 10 includes the storage member 50 that is operable between deployed and undeployed positions.
- the undeployed position is beneath the seat base 42 and the deployed position is proximate the seat base 42 .
- the deployed position may be to the side 90 of the seat base 42 .
- the deployed position may be at a vehicle-inboard side, the vehicle-outboard side, the vehicle-forward side, and/or the vehicle-rearward side of the seat base 42 .
- the member space 54 ( FIG. 4B ) can be defined beneath the seat base 42 to provide a space for the storage member 50 to be positioned when in the undeployed position.
- the storage member 50 may be positioned within the member space 54 defined beneath the first seating assembly 14 when the storage member 50 is in the undeployed position and positioned to the side 90 of the seat base 42 when the storage member 50 is in the deployed position and may be operable between the undeployed and deployed positions via the linkage 58 .
- the deployed position of the storage member 50 is within the space 26 between the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 .
- the storage member 50 can be positioned on the floor 86 of the vehicle between the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 .
- the storage member 50 may be positioned proximate the seat base 42 when in the deployed position.
- the storage member 50 can be configured to move in a vehicle-inboard direction from the undeployed position to the deployed position. It will be understood that the storage member 50 can be configured to move in a vehicle-outboard direction, vehicle-forward direction, vehicle-rearward direction, vehicle-inboard direction, and/or a combination thereof.
- the storage member 50 includes a wall 94 coupled to a base 98 . It will be understood that the storage member 50 can include a plurality of walls 94 coupled to the base 98 . In the depicted example, the storage member 50 includes a plurality of walls 94 and the base 98 . The plurality of walls 94 and the base 98 can be, for example, substantially planar, define corrugations and ridges, and/or conform to a shape items positioned within the storage member 50 .
- the wall 94 and the base 98 may be formed of a material that retains its structure, such as, for example, plastics.
- the wall 94 and the base 98 may be formed of a material that does not retain its shape, such as, for example, fabrics and/or netting.
- the storage member 50 may include a support structure, wherein fabric is coupled to the support structure to provide a storage cavity 102 therewithin.
- the storage member 50 may be a circle, an oval, a triangle, a square, a rectangle, or any other higher order polygon.
- the storage member 50 defines the storage cavity 102 .
- the storage member 50 can define the storage cavity 102 in the deployed and/or undeployed positions.
- the storage member 50 may be formed of a flexible material, such as, fabric and/or netting. In other words, the storage member 50 can be flexible.
- the storage member 50 may be configured to collapse when in the undeployed position beneath the seat base 42 . It may be advantageous to include a collapsible example of the storage member 50 if the member space 54 ( FIG. 4B ) is not of a suitable size to house the storage member 50 in an uncollapsed form.
- the storage member 50 can be operable between the undeployed position and the deployed position via the linkage 58 .
- the linkage 58 may be a guide arm and/or a hinge.
- the storage member 50 may be pivotally coupled to the linkage 58 .
- the storage member 50 is pivotally coupled to the linkage 58 such that the storage member 50 is configured to keep the same orientation as the storage member 50 moves between the undeployed position beneath the seat base 42 and the deployed position proximate the seat base 42 . In other words, the storage member 50 can stay in an upright position while moving so items stay within the storage cavity 102 . It may be advantageous to pivotally couple the storage member 50 to the linkage 58 such that the storage member 50 can retain items while moving between the deployed and undeployed positions and prevent items from falling out of the storage member 50 .
- the storage member 50 can be coupled to the seat base 42 via the linkage 58 .
- the linkage 58 may be, for example, a hinge, a bar linkage, a multiple bar linkage, a guide arm, and/or a combination thereof.
- the linkage 58 is a single bar linkage. It will be understood, that the linkage 58 may be a double bar linkage.
- the linkage 58 may be a hinge.
- the linkage 58 may be coupled to the storage member 50 at a first end portion 106 .
- the first end portion 106 may be pivotally coupled to the storage member 50 such that the first end portion 106 .
- the linkage 58 may be pivotally coupled to the first seating assembly 14 at a second opposing end portion 108 .
- the linkage 58 is pivotally coupled to the side 90 of the first seating assembly 14 .
- the linkage 58 is coupled to the vehicle-inboard side of the seat base 42 .
- the linkage 58 can be a length to allow the storage member 50 to move between the deployed and undeployed positions, when the storage member 50 is collapsed.
- the linkage 58 can be a length to allow the storage member 50 to be moved between the deployed and undeployed positions, when the storage member 50 is not collapsed.
- the linkage 58 may be extendable and/or interchangeable to accommodate different sized storage members 50 .
- the linkage 58 includes a first linkage 110 and a second linkage 114 coupled to different locations on the storage member 50 .
- the first and second linkages 110 , 114 may be coupled to opposing sides of the storage member 50 .
- the linkage 58 can include first and second linkages 110 , 114 coupled to opposing sides of the storage member 50 .
- the first and second linkages 110 , 114 are coupled to a front side 118 and a rear side 122 of the storage member 50 , respectively.
- the front side 118 of the storage member 50 may be a vehicle-forward side
- the rear side 122 of the storage member 50 may be a vehicle-rearward side.
- the front side 118 can be a seating assembly-forward and/or a vehicle-forward side
- the rear side 122 can be a seating assembly-rearward and/or vehicle-rearward side.
- the storage member 50 may include a cover 126 .
- the cover 126 can be operable between covered and uncovered positions.
- the cover 126 may be coupled to the storage member 50 .
- the cover 126 may be coupled to the storage member 50 by a hinge 130 .
- the cover 126 is coupled to the vehicle-rearward edge portion of the storage member 50 .
- the cover 126 may be pivotally coupled to the storage member 50 such that the cover 126 is operable between the covered and uncovered positions.
- the vehicle 10 may include the storage member 50 and a cover 126 pivotally coupled to an edge portion of the storage member 50 .
- the cover 126 may be configured to pivot in a vehicle-forward direction from the covered position to the uncovered position.
- the cover 126 is coupled to a vehicle-rearward edge portion of the storage member 50 . It will be understood that the cover 126 can be coupled to a vehicle-forward edge portion and/or a lateral edge portion of the storage member 50 .
- the cover 126 may be configured to fully cover the storage cavity 102 defined by the storage member 50 .
- the cover 126 may be configured to partially cover the storage cavity 102 .
- the cover 126 When in the covered position, the cover 126 may be positioned on a top surface of the storage member 50 .
- the cover 126 can be configured to seal the storage cavity 102 .
- the cover 126 may be configured to latch to the storage member 50 in a separate location from where the cover 126 is coupled to the storage member 50 .
- the cover 126 when the cover 126 is in the covered position the cover 126 can be configured to be used as a tray or a table for an occupant in the vehicle 10 .
- the storage member 50 may include an armrest 134 coupled to an interior surface 138 of the storage member 50 .
- the armrest 134 can be coupled to the cover 126 .
- the armrest 134 may be folded into the storage cavity 102 of the storage member 50 .
- the armrest 134 can be in a nonresting position such that a passenger cannot use the armrest 134 .
- the armrest 134 can be extended from the storage cavity 102 to provide a surface for a passenger to use.
- the armrest 134 can be in a resting position and utilized by a passenger in at least one of the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 .
- the armrest 134 may be coupled to the storage member 50 , wherein the armrest 134 is operable between the resting position and the nonresting position.
- the armrest 134 may be operable by, for example, a hinge, linkage, guide arm, and/or combination thereof.
- the storage member 50 includes the first armrest 134 A to be utilized by a passenger sitting on the first seating assembly 14 and the second armrest 134 B to be utilized by a passenger sitting on the second seating assembly 18 .
- the armrest 134 may be coupled to a panel 150 and/or the panel 150 may define the armrest 134 .
- the panel 150 allows the armrest 134 to extend to a greater height relative to the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 and remain foldable to be positioned within the storage cavity 102 .
- the panel 150 may be configured to act as the cover 126 when the armrest 134 is folded within the storage cavity 102 .
- the panel 150 may be pivotally coupled to the interior surface 138 of the storage member 50 , the armrest 134 , and/or a combination thereof. In other words, the panel 150 can be coupled by the hinge 130 to the interior surface 138 of the storage member 50 at an opposing end compared to the armrest 134 .
- the member space 54 may be defined by the seat base 42 .
- the member space 54 is positioned beneath the seat base 42 .
- the member space 54 may be entirely enclosed by the seat base 42 .
- the member space 54 may not be entirely enclosed by the seat base 42 .
- the member space 54 may be a suitable size to house the storage member 50 .
- the member space 54 may be configured to house the storage member 50 in an uncollapsed form such that the storage member 50 may be used to store items when in the undeployed position.
- the member space 54 may be configured to house a collapsed form of the storage member 50 such that the storage member 50 may not be filled with items when in the undeployed position. When in the collapsed form, the storage member 50 may be configured to hold some items but a lesser volume of the items compared to the uncollapsed form.
- the seat base 42 is operable between two positions.
- the seat base 42 is operable between the closed position ( FIG. 4A ) and the opened position ( FIG. 4B ).
- the closed position the seat base 42 is substantially horizontal such that the lateral edge portions 66 A, 66 B are positioned on the support 74 .
- a passenger or occupant of the vehicle 10 may not access the member space 54 beneath the seat base 42 when the seat base 42 is in the closed position, as shown in FIG. 4A .
- the seat base 42 In the opened position, the seat base 42 is moved such that the member space 54 is accessible. In the depicted example, the seat base 42 pivots in a vehicle-forward direction to the opened position. When in the opened position, the seat base 42 may not be used as a seat for a passenger of the vehicle 10 , as depicted in FIG. 4B .
- the storage member 50 is operable between two positions.
- the storage member 50 is operable between the undeployed position ( FIG. 4B ) and the deployed position ( FIG. 4C ).
- the storage member 50 In the undeployed position, the storage member 50 is positioned within the member space 54 below the seat base 42 of the first seating assembly 14 .
- a passenger or occupant of the vehicle 10 may access the member space 54 and/or the storage member 50 when the storage member 50 is in the undeployed position and the seat base 42 is in the opened position.
- the storage member 50 may hold items to be stored by a passenger when in the undeployed position.
- a passenger may store items within the storage cavity 102 of the storage member 50 when the storage member 50 is in the undeployed position to remove the items from view of the vehicle occupants and/or remove the items from walkways within the vehicle 10 .
- the storage member 50 can be moved from the undeployed position to the deployed position via the linkage 58 .
- the storage member 50 can be pivotally coupled to the linkage 58 such that the storage member 50 keeps the same orientation as the storage member 50 moves between the deployed and undeployed positions. It may be advantageous for the storage member 50 to keep the same orientation as the storage member 50 moves between the undeployed and deployed positions so as to prevent items from falling from the storage member 50 as the storage member 50 moves. In such examples, the storage member 50 can be used to store items when in the undeployed and deployed positions.
- the seat base 42 When in the undeployed position, the seat base 42 can be moved to the closed position allowing vehicle occupants to store items within the storage member 50 and simultaneously utilize the first and/or second seating assemblies 14 , 18 as seats, as shown in FIG. 4D .
- the armrests 134 A, 134 B When in the deployed position, the armrests 134 A, 134 B ( FIG. 3 ) may be operable between the resting and nonresting positions, where the nonresting position is stored within the storage cavity 102 of the storage member 50 and the resting position is extended vertically from the storage member 50 for use by a passenger.
- the first seating assembly 14 may include an attachment feature 164 .
- the attachment feature 164 may be positioned below the seat base 42 and/or other locations on the first seating assembly 14 .
- the attachment feature 164 may be take a variety of configurations.
- the attachment feature 164 may be a hook, half of a hook and loop system (e.g., Velcro®), a snap feature, other types of attachment features 164 and/or combinations thereof.
- the handle 160 may be configured to engage with the attachment feature 164 such that the handle 160 aids in securing the storage member 50 within the vehicle 10 .
- the storage member 50 may be secured in place within the vehicle 10 .
- Use of the examples of the storage member 60 which are not coupled to the first seating assembly 14 may be advantageous in allowing the storage member 60 to be carried away from the vehicle 10 .
- an occupant of the vehicle 10 may stow objects within the storage member 50 and under the seat base 42 while the vehicle 10 is in operation and then carry away the storage member 50 away from the vehicle 10 (e.g., as a crate and/or briefcase) after departing from the vehicle 10 . Further, by allowing the storage member 50 to be removed from the member space 54 , additional storage space within the vehicle 10 may be realized. It will be understood that other examples (e.g., mesh examples) of the storage member 50 described herein may be used within the examples of FIGS. 5A-5C without departing from the teachings provided herein.
- the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 provide additional storage within the vehicle 10 .
- Conventional seats may not include a storage space.
- Use of the presently disclosed seating assemblies 14 , 18 provide for additional storage space both under the seat base 42 and within the space 26 between the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 .
- the storage member 50 can be substantially hidden by the seat base 42 .
- Conventional seats may not include a moveable storage compartment.
- use of the presently disclosed seating assemblies 14 , 18 provide for the storage member 50 which may be substantially hidden from view and deployed to provide additional storage proximate the seating assemblies 14 , 18 .
- Such a feature may be advantageous to provide sufficient storage space for occupants using the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 if there is a removable seat and/or a walkway between the first and second seating assemblies 14 , 18 .
- the vehicle includes first and second seating assemblies positioned within a single seating row defining a space positioned therebetween.
- the vehicle can further include a storage member operable between an undeployed position within a member space defined below a seat base of the first seating assembly and a deployed position within the space between the first and second seating assemblies via a linkage.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure may include one or a combination of the following features:
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- The present disclosure generally relates to a seating assembly, and more specifically a vehicle seating assembling having a storage member.
- Vehicles may not include enough storage space for passengers when the vehicle includes a removable seat and/or a walkway between first and second seats within a row of seats. Conventional storage space includes the vehicle floor for bags and larger items or the trunk compartment. Further, additional storage space may not be available in conventional vehicle seats unless the seat back is folded flat over the seat base.
- According to at least one feature of the present disclosure, a vehicle includes first and second seating assemblies positioned within a single seating row defining a space positioned therebetween. A storage member is operable between an undeployed position within a member space defined below a seat base of the first seating assembly and a deployed position within the space between the first and second seating assemblies via a linkage.
- According to another feature of the present disclosure, a vehicle seating assembly includes a seat back and a seat base coupled to the seat back. The seat base is moveable between opened and closed positions. A storage member is operable between an undeployed position within a member space defined below the seat base and a deployed position to a side of the seat base via a linkage.
- According to another feature of the present disclosure, a vehicle seating assembly includes a seat back and a seat base coupled to the seat back. The seat base is moveable between opened and closed positions. A storage member is pivotally coupled to a linkage such that the storage member is operable between an undeployed position beneath the seat base and a deployed position proximate the seat base.
- These and other aspects, objects, and features of the present disclosure will be understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art upon studying the following specification, claims, and appended drawings.
- The following is a description of the figures in the accompanying drawings. The figures are not necessarily to scale, and certain features and certain views of the figures may be shown exaggerated in scale or in schematic in the interest of clarity and conciseness.
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FIG. 1A is a top view of a vehicle, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 1B is a perspective front view of an interior of the vehicle, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective front view of a storage member and a seating assembly, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective front view of the storage member, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 4A is a perspective front view of the interior of the vehicle, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 4B is a perspective top view of the seating assembly, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 4C is a perspective front view of the storage member and the seating assembly, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 4D is a perspective front view of the storage member and the seating assembly, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 5A is a perspective front view of the storage member removed from the seating assembly, according to at least one example; -
FIG. 5B is a perspective top view of the storage member removed from the seating assembly, according to at least one example; and -
FIG. 5C is a perspective top view of the storage member positioned to a side of the seating assembly, according to at least one example. - Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be set forth in the detailed description which follows and will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the description, or recognized by practicing the disclosure as described in the following description, together with the claims and appended drawings.
- For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the concepts as oriented in
FIG. 1 . In this document, relational terms, such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like, are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. However, it is to be understood that the concepts may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. - As used herein, the term “and/or,” when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items can be employed by itself, or any combination of two or more of the listed items, can be employed. For example, if a composition is described as containing components A, B, and/or C, the composition can contain A alone; B alone; C alone; A and B in combination; A and C in combination; B and C in combination; or A, B, and C in combination.
- As used herein, the term “about” means that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but may be approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art. When the term “about” is used in describing a value or an end-point of a range, the disclosure should be understood to include the specific value or end-point referred to. Whether or not a numerical value or end-point of a range in the specification recites “about,” the numerical value or end-point of a range is intended to include two embodiments: one modified by “about,” and one not modified by “about.” It will be further understood that the end-points of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other end-point, and independently of the other end-point.
- The terms “substantial,” “substantially,” and variations thereof as used herein are intended to note that a described feature is equal or approximately equal to a value or description. For example, a “substantially planar” surface is intended to denote a surface that is planar or approximately planar. Moreover, “substantially” is intended to denote that two values are equal or approximately equal. In some embodiments, “substantially” may denote values within about 10% of each other, such as within about 5% of each other, or within about 2% of each other.
- As used herein the terms “the,” “a,” or “an,” mean “at least one,” and should not be limited to “only one” unless explicitly indicated to the contrary. Thus, for example, reference to “a component” includes embodiments having two or more such components unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
- It is also important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the disclosure, as shown in the exemplary embodiments, is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the present innovations have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts, or elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, the operation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, the length or width of the structures, and/or members, or connectors, or other elements of the system, may be varied, and the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between the elements may be varied. It should be noted that the elements and/or assemblies of the system may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present innovations. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the desired and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present innovations.
- Referring to
FIGS. 1-4D , depicted is avehicle 10 including first andsecond seating assemblies space 26 positioned therebetween. In the depicted example, thevehicle 10 includes afirst seating row 30, asecond seating row 34, and athird seating row 38. The first andsecond seating assemblies seat base 42 coupled to a seat back 46. Astorage member 50 is operable between an undeployed position (FIG. 4B ) within amember space 54 defined below theseat base 42 of thefirst seating assembly 14 and a deployed position (FIG. 2 ) within thespace 26 between the first andsecond seating assemblies linkage 58. - Referring to
FIGS. 1A and 1B , thefirst seating row 30 can include more than one seating assembly horizontally aligned within thevehicle 10. According to various examples, thefirst seating row 30 may include adriver seat 30A and apassenger seat 30B. In the depicted example, the first andsecond seating assemblies second seating row 34. It will be understood that the first andsecond seating assemblies first seating row 30, thethird seating row 38, and/or another additional seating row within thevehicle 10. The first andsecond seating assemblies first seating assembly 14, thesecond seating assembly 18, and/or additional seating assemblies. It will be understood, that a seating row can include a single seating assembly. It will also be understood that the first andsecond seating assemblies - The first and
second seating assemblies seat base 42 coupled to the seat back 46. As shown in the depicted example, theseat base 42 is moveable between an opened position (FIG. 4B ) and a closed position (FIG. 1B ). In other words, theseat base 42 can be pivotable. In various examples, theseat base 42 may be in the opened position when theseat base 42 is oriented substantially vertical. Theseat base 42 can be pivotally coupled to theseat base 42. In other words, theseat base 42 may be configured to pivot in a vehicle-forward direction from the closed position to the opened position. According to various examples, theseat base 42 is configured to pivot in a direction opposite and away from the seat back 46. It will be understood that theseat base 42 can be configured to pivot in a vehicle-rearward, a vehicle-inboard, and/or a vehicle-outboard direction. When theseat base 42 is in the opened position, the member space 54 (FIG. 4B ) can be accessible, which can house the storage member 50 (FIG. 2 ). In the depicted example, the storage member 50 (FIG. 4B ) may be accessed by a user when theseat base 42 is in the opened position (FIG. 4B ). The storage member 50 (FIG. 2 ) can be operable between the deployed and undeployed positions, when theseat base 42 is in the opened position. - Still referring to
FIGS. 1A and 1B , in the depicted example, theseat base 42 is in the closed position when theseat base 42 is oriented substantially horizontal. When in the closed position,lateral edge portions seat base 42 may be positioned on asupport 74. The member space 54 (FIG. 4B ) may not be accessible when theseat base 42 is in the closed position. In various examples, the storage member 50 (FIG. 2 ) cannot be accessed by a user when theseat base 42 is in the closed position and thestorage member 50 is in the undeployed position such that thestorage member 50 is substantially hidden from the view of a passenger. The storage member 50 (FIG. 4B ) can be accessible by a user when theseat base 42 is in the closed positioned when thestorage member 50 is in the deployed position proximate theseat base 42. - As explained previously, the seat back 46 can be coupled to the
seat base 42. The seat back 46 may be coupled to the vehicle-rearward edge portion 70 of theseat base 42. The seat back 46 may be operable between an upright position and a folded position, wherein the seat back 46 is positioned over theseat base 42 when in the folded position. The seat back 46 may include aheadrest 78 coupled to atop portion 82 of the seat back 46. - The first and
second seating assemblies support 74. Thesupport 74 can be any structure sufficient to support the first andsecond seating assemblies second seating assemblies floor 86 of thevehicle 10. Thesupport 74 may, at least partially, define the member space 54 (FIG. 4B ). Thesupport 74 may be configured to entirely enclose themember space 54 positioned beneath theseat base 42. In various examples, thesupport 74 may partially enclose themember space 54. - As described previously, in the depicted example, the first and
second seating assemblies space 26 positioned therebetween. Thespace 26 can be a sufficient size to position a removable seating assembly between the first andsecond seating assemblies space 26 may be a sufficient size to allow occupants to move through thespace 26 to reach thethird seating row 38. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , thevehicle 10 includes thestorage member 50 that is operable between deployed and undeployed positions. In the depicted example, the undeployed position is beneath theseat base 42 and the deployed position is proximate theseat base 42. In various examples, the deployed position may be to the side 90 of theseat base 42. The deployed position may be at a vehicle-inboard side, the vehicle-outboard side, the vehicle-forward side, and/or the vehicle-rearward side of theseat base 42. The member space 54 (FIG. 4B ) can be defined beneath theseat base 42 to provide a space for thestorage member 50 to be positioned when in the undeployed position. In other words, thestorage member 50 may be positioned within themember space 54 defined beneath thefirst seating assembly 14 when thestorage member 50 is in the undeployed position and positioned to the side 90 of theseat base 42 when thestorage member 50 is in the deployed position and may be operable between the undeployed and deployed positions via thelinkage 58. In the depicted example, the deployed position of thestorage member 50 is within thespace 26 between the first andsecond seating assemblies storage member 50 can be positioned on thefloor 86 of the vehicle between the first andsecond seating assemblies storage member 50 may be positioned proximate theseat base 42 when in the deployed position. Thestorage member 50 can be configured to move in a vehicle-inboard direction from the undeployed position to the deployed position. It will be understood that thestorage member 50 can be configured to move in a vehicle-outboard direction, vehicle-forward direction, vehicle-rearward direction, vehicle-inboard direction, and/or a combination thereof. - In various examples, the
storage member 50 includes awall 94 coupled to abase 98. It will be understood that thestorage member 50 can include a plurality ofwalls 94 coupled to thebase 98. In the depicted example, thestorage member 50 includes a plurality ofwalls 94 and thebase 98. The plurality ofwalls 94 and the base 98 can be, for example, substantially planar, define corrugations and ridges, and/or conform to a shape items positioned within thestorage member 50. Thewall 94 and the base 98 may be formed of a material that retains its structure, such as, for example, plastics. According to various examples, thewall 94 and the base 98 may be formed of a material that does not retain its shape, such as, for example, fabrics and/or netting. In such examples, thestorage member 50 may include a support structure, wherein fabric is coupled to the support structure to provide astorage cavity 102 therewithin. Thestorage member 50 may be a circle, an oval, a triangle, a square, a rectangle, or any other higher order polygon. - Referring still to
FIG. 2 , in the depicted example, thestorage member 50 defines thestorage cavity 102. Thestorage member 50 can define thestorage cavity 102 in the deployed and/or undeployed positions. As explained previously, thestorage member 50 may be formed of a flexible material, such as, fabric and/or netting. In other words, thestorage member 50 can be flexible. Thestorage member 50 may be configured to collapse when in the undeployed position beneath theseat base 42. It may be advantageous to include a collapsible example of thestorage member 50 if the member space 54 (FIG. 4B ) is not of a suitable size to house thestorage member 50 in an uncollapsed form. - The
storage member 50 can be operable between the undeployed position and the deployed position via thelinkage 58. In various examples, thelinkage 58 may be a guide arm and/or a hinge. Thestorage member 50 may be pivotally coupled to thelinkage 58. In the depicted example, thestorage member 50 is pivotally coupled to thelinkage 58 such that thestorage member 50 is configured to keep the same orientation as thestorage member 50 moves between the undeployed position beneath theseat base 42 and the deployed position proximate theseat base 42. In other words, thestorage member 50 can stay in an upright position while moving so items stay within thestorage cavity 102. It may be advantageous to pivotally couple thestorage member 50 to thelinkage 58 such that thestorage member 50 can retain items while moving between the deployed and undeployed positions and prevent items from falling out of thestorage member 50. - As explained above, according to various examples, the
storage member 50 can be coupled to theseat base 42 via thelinkage 58. Thelinkage 58 may be, for example, a hinge, a bar linkage, a multiple bar linkage, a guide arm, and/or a combination thereof. In the depicted example, thelinkage 58 is a single bar linkage. It will be understood, that thelinkage 58 may be a double bar linkage. In various examples, thelinkage 58 may be a hinge. Thelinkage 58 may be coupled to thestorage member 50 at afirst end portion 106. Thefirst end portion 106 may be pivotally coupled to thestorage member 50 such that thefirst end portion 106. According to various examples, thelinkage 58 may be pivotally coupled to thefirst seating assembly 14 at a secondopposing end portion 108. In the depicted example, thelinkage 58 is pivotally coupled to the side 90 of thefirst seating assembly 14. In the depicted example, thelinkage 58 is coupled to the vehicle-inboard side of theseat base 42. Thelinkage 58 can be a length to allow thestorage member 50 to move between the deployed and undeployed positions, when thestorage member 50 is collapsed. In various examples, thelinkage 58 can be a length to allow thestorage member 50 to be moved between the deployed and undeployed positions, when thestorage member 50 is not collapsed. Thelinkage 58 may be extendable and/or interchangeable to accommodate differentsized storage members 50. - Referring further to
FIG. 2 , in various examples, thelinkage 58 includes afirst linkage 110 and asecond linkage 114 coupled to different locations on thestorage member 50. The first andsecond linkages storage member 50. In other words, thelinkage 58 can include first andsecond linkages storage member 50. In the depicted examples the first andsecond linkages front side 118 and arear side 122 of thestorage member 50, respectively. Thefront side 118 of thestorage member 50 may be a vehicle-forward side, and therear side 122 of thestorage member 50 may be a vehicle-rearward side. In other words, thefront side 118 can be a seating assembly-forward and/or a vehicle-forward side and therear side 122 can be a seating assembly-rearward and/or vehicle-rearward side. - The
storage member 50 may include acover 126. Thecover 126 can be operable between covered and uncovered positions. In various examples, thecover 126 may be coupled to thestorage member 50. Thecover 126 may be coupled to thestorage member 50 by ahinge 130. In the depicted example, thecover 126 is coupled to the vehicle-rearward edge portion of thestorage member 50. Thecover 126 may be pivotally coupled to thestorage member 50 such that thecover 126 is operable between the covered and uncovered positions. In other words, thevehicle 10 may include thestorage member 50 and acover 126 pivotally coupled to an edge portion of thestorage member 50. Thecover 126 may be configured to pivot in a vehicle-forward direction from the covered position to the uncovered position. In the depicted example, thecover 126 is coupled to a vehicle-rearward edge portion of thestorage member 50. It will be understood that thecover 126 can be coupled to a vehicle-forward edge portion and/or a lateral edge portion of thestorage member 50. - In various examples, the
cover 126 may be configured to fully cover thestorage cavity 102 defined by thestorage member 50. Thecover 126 may be configured to partially cover thestorage cavity 102. When in the covered position, thecover 126 may be positioned on a top surface of thestorage member 50. Thecover 126 can be configured to seal thestorage cavity 102. In various examples, thecover 126 may be configured to latch to thestorage member 50 in a separate location from where thecover 126 is coupled to thestorage member 50. In various examples, when thecover 126 is in the covered position thecover 126 can be configured to be used as a tray or a table for an occupant in thevehicle 10. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , thestorage member 50 may include anarmrest 134 coupled to aninterior surface 138 of thestorage member 50. According to various examples, thearmrest 134 can be coupled to thecover 126. Thearmrest 134 may be folded into thestorage cavity 102 of thestorage member 50. In such examples, thearmrest 134 can be in a nonresting position such that a passenger cannot use thearmrest 134. Thearmrest 134 can be extended from thestorage cavity 102 to provide a surface for a passenger to use. In such examples, thearmrest 134 can be in a resting position and utilized by a passenger in at least one of the first andsecond seating assemblies armrest 134 may be coupled to thestorage member 50, wherein thearmrest 134 is operable between the resting position and the nonresting position. Thearmrest 134 may be operable by, for example, a hinge, linkage, guide arm, and/or combination thereof. In the depicted example, thestorage member 50 includes the first armrest 134A to be utilized by a passenger sitting on thefirst seating assembly 14 and the second armrest 134B to be utilized by a passenger sitting on thesecond seating assembly 18. - In various examples, the
armrest 134 may be coupled to apanel 150 and/or thepanel 150 may define thearmrest 134. In such an example, thepanel 150 allows thearmrest 134 to extend to a greater height relative to the first andsecond seating assemblies storage cavity 102. According to various examples, thepanel 150 may be configured to act as thecover 126 when thearmrest 134 is folded within thestorage cavity 102. Thepanel 150 may be pivotally coupled to theinterior surface 138 of thestorage member 50, thearmrest 134, and/or a combination thereof. In other words, thepanel 150 can be coupled by thehinge 130 to theinterior surface 138 of thestorage member 50 at an opposing end compared to thearmrest 134. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4A-4D , themember space 54 may be defined by theseat base 42. In the depicted example, themember space 54 is positioned beneath theseat base 42. Themember space 54 may be entirely enclosed by theseat base 42. In various examples, themember space 54 may not be entirely enclosed by theseat base 42. Themember space 54 may be a suitable size to house thestorage member 50. Themember space 54 may be configured to house thestorage member 50 in an uncollapsed form such that thestorage member 50 may be used to store items when in the undeployed position. In various examples, themember space 54 may be configured to house a collapsed form of thestorage member 50 such that thestorage member 50 may not be filled with items when in the undeployed position. When in the collapsed form, thestorage member 50 may be configured to hold some items but a lesser volume of the items compared to the uncollapsed form. - Referring still to
FIGS. 4A-4D , in operation, theseat base 42 is operable between two positions. Theseat base 42 is operable between the closed position (FIG. 4A ) and the opened position (FIG. 4B ). In the closed position, theseat base 42 is substantially horizontal such that thelateral edge portions support 74. A passenger or occupant of thevehicle 10 may not access themember space 54 beneath theseat base 42 when theseat base 42 is in the closed position, as shown inFIG. 4A . - In the opened position, the
seat base 42 is moved such that themember space 54 is accessible. In the depicted example, theseat base 42 pivots in a vehicle-forward direction to the opened position. When in the opened position, theseat base 42 may not be used as a seat for a passenger of thevehicle 10, as depicted inFIG. 4B . - As explained above, in operation, the
storage member 50 is operable between two positions. Thestorage member 50 is operable between the undeployed position (FIG. 4B ) and the deployed position (FIG. 4C ). In the undeployed position, thestorage member 50 is positioned within themember space 54 below theseat base 42 of thefirst seating assembly 14. As shown inFIG. 4B , a passenger or occupant of thevehicle 10 may access themember space 54 and/or thestorage member 50 when thestorage member 50 is in the undeployed position and theseat base 42 is in the opened position. Thestorage member 50 may hold items to be stored by a passenger when in the undeployed position. In various examples, a passenger may store items within thestorage cavity 102 of thestorage member 50 when thestorage member 50 is in the undeployed position to remove the items from view of the vehicle occupants and/or remove the items from walkways within thevehicle 10. - As depicted in
FIGS. 4B and 4C , thestorage member 50 can be moved from the undeployed position to the deployed position via thelinkage 58. Thestorage member 50 can be pivotally coupled to thelinkage 58 such that thestorage member 50 keeps the same orientation as thestorage member 50 moves between the deployed and undeployed positions. It may be advantageous for thestorage member 50 to keep the same orientation as thestorage member 50 moves between the undeployed and deployed positions so as to prevent items from falling from thestorage member 50 as thestorage member 50 moves. In such examples, thestorage member 50 can be used to store items when in the undeployed and deployed positions. When in the undeployed position, theseat base 42 can be moved to the closed position allowing vehicle occupants to store items within thestorage member 50 and simultaneously utilize the first and/orsecond seating assemblies FIG. 4D . When in the deployed position, the armrests 134A, 134B (FIG. 3 ) may be operable between the resting and nonresting positions, where the nonresting position is stored within thestorage cavity 102 of thestorage member 50 and the resting position is extended vertically from thestorage member 50 for use by a passenger. - Referring now
FIGS. 5A-5C , depicted is an example of thestorage member 50 which is not coupled to theseat base 42 through thelinkage 58. As can be seen, thestorage member 50 may freely sit within themember space 54 and be removed and placed where an occupant of thevehicle 10 desires. In the depicted example, thestorage member 50 may define one ormore handles 160 which the occupant may grip to remove thestorage member 50 from themember space 54. Thefirst seating assembly 14 may include anattachment feature 164. Theattachment feature 164 may be positioned below theseat base 42 and/or other locations on thefirst seating assembly 14. Theattachment feature 164 may be take a variety of configurations. For example, theattachment feature 164 may be a hook, half of a hook and loop system (e.g., Velcro®), a snap feature, other types of attachment features 164 and/or combinations thereof. According to various examples, thehandle 160 may be configured to engage with theattachment feature 164 such that thehandle 160 aids in securing thestorage member 50 within thevehicle 10. By allowing thehandle 160 and/or thestorage member 50 to couple or lock with thefirst seating assembly 14, thestorage member 50 may be secured in place within thevehicle 10. Use of the examples of the storage member 60 which are not coupled to thefirst seating assembly 14 may be advantageous in allowing the storage member 60 to be carried away from thevehicle 10. For example, an occupant of thevehicle 10 may stow objects within thestorage member 50 and under theseat base 42 while thevehicle 10 is in operation and then carry away thestorage member 50 away from the vehicle 10 (e.g., as a crate and/or briefcase) after departing from thevehicle 10. Further, by allowing thestorage member 50 to be removed from themember space 54, additional storage space within thevehicle 10 may be realized. It will be understood that other examples (e.g., mesh examples) of thestorage member 50 described herein may be used within the examples ofFIGS. 5A-5C without departing from the teachings provided herein. - Use of the present disclose may offer a variety of advantages. First, the first and
second seating assemblies vehicle 10. Conventional seats may not include a storage space. Use of the presently disclosedseating assemblies seat base 42 and within thespace 26 between the first andsecond seating assemblies storage member 50 can be substantially hidden by theseat base 42. Conventional seats may not include a moveable storage compartment. However, use of the presently disclosedseating assemblies storage member 50 which may be substantially hidden from view and deployed to provide additional storage proximate theseating assemblies second seating assemblies second seating assemblies - According to various examples, the vehicle includes first and second seating assemblies positioned within a single seating row defining a space positioned therebetween. The vehicle can further include a storage member operable between an undeployed position within a member space defined below a seat base of the first seating assembly and a deployed position within the space between the first and second seating assemblies via a linkage. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include one or a combination of the following features:
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- the first and second seating assemblies are positioned within a second seating row within the vehicle;
- the seat base is moveable between a closed position and an opened position;
- the seat base is configured to pivot in a vehicle-forward direction from the closed position to the opened position;
- the storage member is configured to move in a vehicle-inboard direction from the undeployed position to the deployed position;
- the storage member is positioned on a floor of the vehicle between the first and second seating assemblies when in the deployed position;
- the linkage is pivotally coupled to a vehicle-inboard side of the first seating assembly;
- the storage member defines a storage cavity;
- the storage member defines the storage cavity in the deployed and undeployed positions;
- a cover pivotally coupled to an edge portion of the storage member;
- the storage member is flexible;
- the storage member is configured to collapse when in the undeployed position beneath the seat base;
- the seat base is pivotable;
- the storage member is configured to keep a same orientation as the storage member moves between the undeployed position beneath the seat base and the deployed position proximate the seat base;
- the linkage comprises first and second linkages coupled to opposing sides of the storage member;
- the first and second linkages are coupled to a seating assembly-forward side and a vehicle-rearward side of the storage member, respectively;
- the storage member is positioned within a member space defined beneath the seat base when the storage member is in the undeployed position and positioned to a side of the seat base when the storage member is in the deployed position; and
- an arm rest coupled to the storage member, wherein the armrest is operable between a resting and a nonresting position.
- Modifications of the disclosure will occur to those skilled in the art and to those who make or use the disclosure. Therefore, it is understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings and described above are merely for illustrative purposes and not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the following claims, as interpreted according to the principles of patent law, including the doctrine of equivalents.
- It is to be understood that variations and modifications can be made on the aforementioned structure without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure, and further it is to be understood that such concepts are intended to be covered by the following claims unless these claims by their language expressly state otherwise.
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