WO2007038832A1 - Enlevement et/ou installation guide d'un siege passager - Google Patents

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WO2007038832A1
WO2007038832A1 PCT/AU2006/001440 AU2006001440W WO2007038832A1 WO 2007038832 A1 WO2007038832 A1 WO 2007038832A1 AU 2006001440 W AU2006001440 W AU 2006001440W WO 2007038832 A1 WO2007038832 A1 WO 2007038832A1
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base
locking
seatback
locking component
seat
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Dickory Rudduck
John Wilson
Geoff Sizer
Adam Mcarthur
Otokar Kudrna
Scott Wilson
Scott Semenik
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Telezygology Inc.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/005—Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles, e.g. dismountable auxiliary seats
    • B60N2/015—Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis
    • B60N2/01508—Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis using quick release attachments
    • B60N2/01516—Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis using quick release attachments with locking mechanisms
    • B60N2/01525—Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis using quick release attachments with locking mechanisms with locking elements expanding inside or under the vehicle floor or rail
    • B60N2/01533—Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis using quick release attachments with locking mechanisms with locking elements expanding inside or under the vehicle floor or rail using balls interlocking with notches
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • B60N2/20—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
    • B60N2/206—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access to a position in which it can be used as a support for objects, e.g. as a tray
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
    • B60N2/30—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
    • B60N2/3002—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements
    • B60N2/3004—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements by rotation only
    • B60N2/3009—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements by rotation only about transversal axis
    • B60N2/3011—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements by rotation only about transversal axis the back-rest being hinged on the cushion, e.g. "portefeuille movement"
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/90—Details or parts not otherwise provided for
    • B60N2/919—Positioning and locking mechanisms
    • B60N2002/952—Positioning and locking mechanisms characterised by details of the locking system
    • B60N2002/957—Positioning and locking mechanisms characterised by details of the locking system the locking system prevents an abnormal or wrong mounting situation, i.e. deployment or functioning of a seat part being prevented if the seat or seat part is not properly mounted
    • B60N2002/962—Positioning and locking mechanisms characterised by details of the locking system the locking system prevents an abnormal or wrong mounting situation, i.e. deployment or functioning of a seat part being prevented if the seat or seat part is not properly mounted the locking system disabling tilting of the back-rest to the vertical position, when the seat is not properly installed

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  • This invention relates to the guided removal and/or installation of a passenger seat. More particularly, this invention relates to the guided removal and/or installation of a passenger seat using one or more fasteners which provide electronic feedback to the user to confirm proper positioning of the passenger seat.
  • passenger seats can be removed and installed as needed to provide a user with more space options within the vehicle.
  • Typical passenger seat installation involves the "blind" installation of the seat in the vehicle. A user simply hooks the seat in place and hopes for proper placement and installation. In any case, this blind method of installation tends to be difficult for a user to execute. Whilst this type of installation of a passenger seat is usually adequate, a user is constantly left to wonder if the seat was installed properly.
  • Improper passenger seat installation can present a major safety concern.
  • a seat that is not properly installed may not function the way it is designed to function in cases of an accident.
  • An improperly installed seat may actually cause a user more harm in an accident.
  • This is of paramount importance where the installation involves a seat adapted to be repeatedly removed and reinstalled at the user's election. Therefore, it is imperative that seats that are designed to be removed are also designed to be properly re-installed every time.
  • the present invention deals with a seat that can solve the problem of proper re-instaliation and provide a user with a securely fastened passenger seat. Further comments regarding examples of such solutions are set out below,
  • the invention relates to a guided removal and/or installation of a passenger seat including:
  • a base locking seat component ; a seatback locking component; and means for electrical communication between said base locking seat component and said seatback locking component.
  • a user When a passenger seat is installed and removal is desired, a user simply has to activate the seatback locking component unlocking the seat. Once that is completed, means for electrical communication indicates that release of the front locking component i$ acceptable and the seat can be removed.
  • the reverse process occurs. A user will simply place the seat in the base locking component and snap the seat down. If proper installation is achieved, then the seatback locking component is signaled and the seatback can be raised to its fully installed position.
  • the seatback will not be usable until the passenger seat is properly placed in the front locking seat component, for example, on the floor first.
  • the base locking seat component can take on many embodiments.
  • a box containing a fastener and mechanism to move locking pins can be attached to the passenger seat replacing typical hardware that simply utilized locking bars and a simple bracket. This box protects the moving parts that hold the The base locking seat component is capable of being activated remotely. When a user desires to remove the passenger seat, the fastener can be remotely activated and will begin to move the locking pins thereby releasing the seat.
  • the fastener within the base locking scat component can be a variety of fasteners.
  • a stud fastener may be utilized, but any suitable type of fastener can be used and it will be appreciated by the skilled person as falling within the scope of this invention.
  • the preferred fastener of the invention may include a failsafe clement to ensure the fastener stays in the locked position.
  • the fastener may include an unlock drive pin and in an overheat situation a failsafe element may be able to move up and block the drive pin so that the fastener stays in the locked position.
  • This invention places an emphasis on safety of the properly installed seat.
  • the correct installation relies on the electronic means of communication between the locking components.
  • the electronic communication means preferably runs outside of the front and seatback locking components. It can also be readily appreciated that this means for electronic communication can be a modular attachment.
  • FIG. 1 is an underside perspective view of a seat base emphasizing a box. replacing typical prior art hardware for seat securing;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the seat base with the box comprising a fastener exploded out from the seat base;
  • FIG, 3 is a perspective view of a front locking component in an unlocked position, whereby the fastener extends outward and locking pins move towards a centerline or midpoint between the pins;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the front locking component similar to that shown in F ⁇ G. 3 in the unlocked position depicting arms in forward motion to allow the locking pins to retract;
  • FIG- 5 is a perspective view of the front locking seat component in a locked position
  • FIG. 6 is a derailed perspective view of the front locking component, comprising the fastener, a mechanism, and the locking pins;
  • F(G. 7 is a perspective view of the seat indicating the location of the fastener of the front locking component and locking pins;
  • FlG. 8 is a detailed perspective view of the fastener of the front locking component
  • FiG. 9 is a partially exploded view of the front locking seat component in the unlocked position
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a folded seat showing the front locking seat component, a rear locking device and a seatback locking device according to the preferred embodiment
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the rear locking device in a locked position
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the rear locking device in an unlocked position
  • FIG. 2 With reference to Figures 2, 7 and 10, in a preferred embodiment there is shown an arrangement for the guided installation and/or removal of a passenger seat 2.
  • the arrangement comprises a base locking component 4 which comprises a front locking component 4a and a rear locking component 17, a scatback locking component 14 and an electronic means for communication 16 between the front locking component 4, rear locking component 17, and seatback locking component 14.
  • the front locking component 4 replaces typical hardware present in existing removable seats of the prior art.
  • the locking bars and bracket of the prior art are replaced with a box 6 comprising a fastener 8 and mechanism 10 to move the locking pins 12 that either release or hold the passenger seat 2 in place.
  • the base locking seat component 4 when installed in a vehicle is a permanent fixture and remains when the seat 2 is removed.
  • the user simply places the front of the passenger seat 2 into the front locking seat component 4a.
  • the passenger seat 2 fits in and the locking pins 12 extend to hold the passenger scat 2 in place.
  • the seat 2 can be rotated backwards to snap the back portion of the passenger seat 2 into place by securing in place the rear locking component 17.
  • This operation is governed by the front locking component 4a whereby, if the front of the seat 2 is correctly placed in the front locking component 4, then the seat 2 has no where to go but to fit exactly into the rear locking component 17.
  • an electronic signal is sent and received via an electronic communication means or signaling device in the form of a base actuator 18 shown in Figure 1 1 and located on the side of the seat 2.
  • the base actuator 18 sends an electronic signal to the seatback actuator 20 located adjacent a hinge 24 of the seatback 22.
  • the seatback actuator 20 indicates that the seat 2 is properly secured on the floor or base of the vehicle and the signal indicates The seatback.
  • actuator 20 advantageously includes a shape memory alloy strip capable of changing shape on application of heat as described in US 60/723,817 filed 4 October 2005 and the corresponding international application claiming priority therefrom and filed 4 October 2006, the entire contents of which international application are expressly incorporated herein by reference.
  • the seat back locking component 14 can be unlocked and the seatback 22 can be rotated into its fully upright position.
  • the seat back locking component 14 is shown in Figure 13 to comprise a seatback actuator 20 with a simple rotating hook lock 24. It is generally anticipated that any suitable lock can work with the seatback actuator 20.
  • the user When a user desires to remove the seat 2 from its deployed (installed) position, the user simply remotely activates the seatback actuator 20 to rotate downward into its stowed position. Once the seatback 22 is locked down properly and securely in its stowed position, the seatback actuator 20 signals to the base actuator IS that it is safe to begin removing the seat from the vehicle base. The front locking seat component 4 is unlocked freeing the seat 2 from the base of the vehicle to permit the seat's 2 removal.
  • the box 6 of the front locking seat component 4 comprises a fastener 8 and mechanism 10 to move the locking pins 12.
  • the fastener S is a radial fastener which includes a mechanism 10 comprising arms that move in cooperation with locking pins 12.
  • Power is provided by the vehicle, such as an airplane, car, etc., such as from a DC/battery power source.
  • a radial stud 26 slides away from the stud base 28. This motion in turn pulls the locking pins 12 inwardly to a centerline or midpoint in line with or corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the stud 26. Once the locking pins 12 are released, the passenger seat 2 is unlocked.
  • FIG. 10 - 13 comprises an electronic means 16 for communicating between the locking mechanisms.
  • This electronic means 16 can also be incorporated as a modular component. As seen in the drawings, the electronic means 16 runs on the outside of the locking components 4, 14 and 17 indicating that it is possible to utilize this as an attachment to the locking components 4, 14 and 17.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un système d'installation et/ou d'enlèvement guidé d'un siège passager (2) comportant une base (32) et un dossier (22), lequel système comprend: une unité de verrouillage de base (4) comprenant un composant de verrouillage de base servant à fixer la base (32) du siège passager (2) au plancher d'un véhicule; une unité de verrouillage arrière (20) comprenant un composant de verrouillage de dossier servant à fixer le dossier soit dans une position de rangement, soit dans une position fonctionnelle; et une unité de communication servant à communiquer électroniquement un signal de verrouillage ou un signal de libération entre le composant de verrouillage de base (4) et ledit composant de verrouillage de dossier (20), le composant de verrouillage de base (4) comprenant de préférence un boulon à mouvement de va-et-vient (26) conçu pour coopérer avec une tige élastiquement déformable en son milieu, la tige comportant à chaque extrémité des goupilles (12) qui s'étendent, dans la position fonctionnelle, entre et à travers des ouvertures espacées (30) dans la base (32) afin de verrouiller cette base (32) en position; l'actionnement du boulon (26) étant effectué par déplacement axial de celui-ci pour pousser la tige à se déformer de façon que lesdites goupilles (12) sortent desdites ouvertures (30) afin que la base (32) soit libérée du composant de verrouillage de base (4).
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