VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM WITH PIVOTING STOP MECHANISM AND METHOD

摘要

A vehicle seat system and method in which a seat belt assembly is secured directly to the seat is provided. The vehicle seat system includes a first stop operating at rear portions of a base and a seat frame to couple the base and seat frame and to limit forward pivoting movement of the seat frame upon sudden deceleration. The first stop includes two distinct rod ends each fixedly attached to opposite portions of a seat frame. The system may also include another stop to limit rearward pivoting movement of the seat frame. The coupling of the base and seat frame provides the seat system with strength to satisfy load testing requirements and to provide comfort to the occupant. The vehicle system may include a mechanism that allows tilting of the seat frame and that may also form part of a cushion slide function.