A multifunctional seating assembly for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating assembly includes a base slidably coupled to the vehicle. A storage compartment is defined by the base. A seat is pivotably coupled to the base and is operable to pivot about a first pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-forward end of the seat from a first seat position to a second seat position. A seatback is pivotably coupled to the seat and is operable to pivot about a second pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-rearward end of the seat from a first seatback position to a second seatback position. Movement of the seat from the first seat position to the second seat position provides access to the storage compartment defined by the base.

A modular vehicle seat assembly including: a seat bottom structure module adapted to be rigidly or translatably coupled to one of a seat base module and a structure of a vehicle, securely coupled to a seat bottom cushion carrier module, and rigidly or pivotably coupled to a seat back structure module; a seat back structure module adapted to be rigidly or pivotably coupled to the seat bottom structure module and securely coupled to a seat back cushion carrier module; the seat bottom cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat bottom structure module; and the seat back cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat back structure module. The modular vehicle seat assembly further including a seat base module adapted to be rigidly coupled to the structure of the vehicle and to the seat bottom structure module.

A multifunctional seating assembly for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating assembly includes a base slidably coupled to the vehicle. A storage compartment is defined by the base. A seat is pivotably coupled to the base and is operable to pivot about a first pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-forward end of the seat from a first seat position to a second seat position. A seatback is pivotably coupled to the seat and is operable to pivot about a second pivot axis that is proximate to a seating assembly-rearward end of the seat from a first seatback position to a second seatback position. Movement of the seat from the first seat position to the second seat position provides access to the storage compartment defined by the base.

A foldable seating accessory for a vehicle comprising a backrest assembly, a seat assembly, and a rear support. The backrest assembly is connected by a hinge joint to the seat assembly. The rear support is connected by a hinge joint to the backrest assembly. A trunk latch is connected to the seat assembly, allowing the seat assembly to secure onto the trunk of a vehicle. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

A seat for a utility vehicle, in particular for a military utility vehicle, comprising a seat base, a seat element comprising a sitting surface and a first stepping surface, a first pivoting mechanism for pivoting the seat element such that the seat element is pivotable from a seat position, in which the first stepping surface is facing the seat base, into a first step position, in which the first stepping surface is facing away from the seat base, a backrest comprising a backrest sitting surface and a second stepping surface, and a second pivoting mechanism for pivoting the backrest such that the backrest is pivotable from a seat position, in which the backrest sitting surface is positioned upright relative to the seat base, into a second step position, in which the second stepping surface is arranged parallel to the first stepping surface.

A seating system for a vehicle, comprises first and second seat portions, each providing upper load-bearing surfaces; the first seat portion including a mounting structure for connection to a vehicle body; and the second seat portion including a mounting structure allowing movement with respect to the first seat portion between first and second positions; wherein in the first position, the second seat portion overlies at least part of the upper load-bearing surface of the first set portion; and in the second position, the first and second seat portions are in a substantially side-by-side arrangement such that the respective upper load-bearing surfaces define a seat support surface.

An alternative seating arrangement of a vehicle with a variety of vehicle restraints and occupant safety systems that are associated with the alternative seating arrangement. Many embodiments include rear facing and side facing seats.

A modular vehicle seat assembly including: a seat bottom structure module adapted to be rigidly or translatably coupled to one of a seat base module and a structure of a vehicle, securely coupled to a seat bottom cushion carrier module, and rigidly or pivotably coupled to a seat back structure module; a seat back structure module adapted to be rigidly or pivotably coupled to the seat bottom structure module and securely coupled to a seat back cushion carrier module; the seat bottom cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat bottom structure module; and the seat back cushion carrier module adapted to be securely coupled to the seat back structure module. The modular vehicle seat assembly further including a seat base module adapted to be rigidly coupled to the structure of the vehicle and to the seat bottom structure module.

A seat for a utility vehicle, in particular for a military utility vehicle, comprising a seat base, a seat element comprising a sitting surface and a first stepping surface, a first pivoting mechanism for pivoting the seat element such that the seat element is pivotable from a seat position, in which the first stepping surface is facing the seat base, into a first step position, in which the first stepping surface is facing away from the seat base, a backrest comprising a backrest sitting surface and a second stepping surface, and a second pivoting mechanism for pivoting the backrest such that the backrest is pivotable from a seat position, in which the backrest sitting surface is positioned upright relative to the seat base, into a second step position, in which the second stepping surface is arranged parallel to the first stepping surface.

A seat adjustment mechanism of a seat for facilitating entry and exit of a person into/out of an interior of a motor vehicle, wherein a backrest part is forcibly coupled to a seat part via a rocker arm such that an adjusting movement of the backrest part is transmitted to the seat part. The backrest part and the seat part of the seat are moved from a starting position to an intermediate position by a first predetermined horizontal length by means of a sliding device which is connected to an upper rail of a seat rail, wherein the backrest part is rigidly connected to a backrest release unit of the backrest part via a coupling element, which is pivotable about a first coupling element pivot axis with respect to the sliding device.