Automotive vehicle seat system

摘要

A restraint system for a removable vehicle seat is attached to the vehicle seat. A restraint tower associated with the restraint system transfers energy generated during vehicle impact.

主权项

1. An automotive vehicle seat comprising:
a roll-formed cross-member defining a width of the seat; a pair of risers attached to the cross-member; a seat integrated restraint tower (i) attached with the cross-member at a location spaced away from the risers along the width of the seat and (ii) having first and second ends, the width of the restraint tower tapering from the first end to the second end in the direction of the width of the seat; and an occupant restraint system attached with the restraint tower, the cross-member providing a load path from the restraint tower to the risers for occupant loads generated during vehicle impact and imparted to the restraint tower via the restraint system.