FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a vehicle seat, and more particularly, to a vehicle seat configured to rotate between forward-facing and rearward-facing configurations within a vehicle interior.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A vehicle seat is desired that accommodates rotation within a vehicle interior.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to one aspect of the present invention, a seat assembly includes a base frame. A lift mechanism is supported on the base frame. A seatback is operably coupled to a seat portion. The seatback and the seat portion are vertically adjustable as powered by the lift mechanism. The seat portion is pivotally coupled to the seatback by a support bracket for rotational movement between first and second positions. A seat frame of the seat portion is vertically juxtaposed over the lift mechanism when the seat portion is in the second position.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a seat assembly includes a base frame. A swivel mechanism rotatably supports the base frame between forward-facing and rearward-facing configurations. A lift mechanism is operably coupled to the base frame. A seatback and seat portion are supported on the lift mechanism for vertical adjustment therewith. An actuator is operably coupled to the seat portion for driving the seat portion between a horizontal use position and an upright non-use position.

According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a seat assembly includes a base frame. A scissor lift mechanism includes first and second sets of pivotally coupled links disposed on opposite sides thereof. The first and second sets of pivotally coupled links are operably coupled to the base frame at lower portions thereof. The first and second sets of pivotally coupled links are interconnected by front and rear cross members. A seat frame is pivotally supported on the rear cross member of the lift mechanism between first and second positions. A front edge of the seat frame is vertically juxtaposed over the base frame when the seat frame is in the second position. A swivel mechanism is operably coupled to the base frame for moving the seat assembly between forward-facing and rearward-facing configurations.

These and other aspects, objects, and features of the present invention will be understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art upon studying the following specification, claims, and appended drawings.

