SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECLINING SEATS

摘要

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for reclining seats. A seat may have a seat back, a seat bottom, and a spine within the seat back and seat bottom. The seat bottom may be coupled to a base. The seat bottom may translate relative to the base. The seat may include a guide ramp coupled to the base. A portion of the spine may be located within the guide ramp. In response to translation of the seat bottom, the guide ramp may apply a torque on the spine, causing the seat back to recline.

主权项

1. A seat comprising:
a base; a guide ramp coupled to the base, wherein the guide ramp comprises a guide channel; a seat bottom coupled to the base via a sliding mechanism; a seat back pivotably coupled to the seat bottom; and a spine located at least partially within the seat back and the seat bottom, wherein a portion of the spine is located within the guide channel.