Timothy D Bell

US Patent:

52900908, Mar 1, 1994

Filed:

Aug 17, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/930274

Inventors:

Timothy D. Bell - Ann Arbor MI
Earl R. Austin - Milan MI

Assignee:

Hoover Universal, Inc. - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

A47C 1500

US Classification:

297238

Abstract:

A seat back for a motor vehicle having a seat back panel that is forwardly rotated from an upright position to a generally horizontal position to enlarge the cargo carrying capacity of the vehicle by joining the trunk space rearward of the seat assembly with the seating area. The seat back panel is further equipped with an integral child seat assembly containing a restraint means for a child seat occupant including at least one belt attached to the vehicle structure rearward of the seat back at the upper end thereof. The belt is releasably attached to the vehicle structure and, to avoid use of the child seat assembly with the belt released from the vehicle structure, a lock-out mechanism is provided to prevent return of the seat back panel to its upright use position without first resecuring the belt to the vehicle structure.