Inventors:
Kim Zeile - Clarkston MI
Thomas M. Sharples - Washington MI
Dean Poppeck - Goodrich MI
Paul F. Anderson - Clarkston MI
Brian C. Doll - Rochester MI
Assignee:
Prefix Corporation - Rochester Hills MI
International Classification:
B60N 230
Abstract:
A collapsible includes a seat back pivotal relative to a seat bottom. Linkages pivot the seat bottom between lowered and elevated, seating positions. Shape changing members are mounted in at least one of the seat bottom and the seat back for changing the shape and/or the overall height of the seat bottom or seat back while the seat bottom or seat back is moved to the lowered position to exhibit the minimum stack height for the collapsed seat. The seat back and linkages are also coupled to provide pivotal movement of the seat bottom concurrently with pivotal movement of the seat back. Releasible latches are provided for latching the seat back in the elevated and/or lowered position.