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Both rows can be folded and moved very close together along
the 2-meter track, creating storage space.
Twin 2-meter-long tracks are the key to the wide range of possibile positions of
not only seats, but the center console as well.
Magna has disclosed neither
the Chinese OEM that has
bought the system nor the
type of vehicle it could go
into. But one can easily
imagine a mini- or micro-van
scenario.
the universal adapter in the seat back regardless of seat
position, " he said.
The reconfigurability of the seats, currently, is constrained
by keeping them in the vehicle and on the
rails. While removability can be designed into the system,
it often presents practical challenges, " Zhao said.
" Removing seats can be cumbersome and may require
multiple people, and storing the seats after removal
requires additional storage space. One of the key advantages
of Magna's reconfigurable seating is the ability
to swiftly transform the vehicle interior from a passenger
carrier to a cargo space without needing to
remove seats. "
Magna Seating president John Wyskiel said the engineering
team worked closely with the Chinese OEM
to explore future uses and respond to the local market.
Some of the use cases included in the planning are
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parenting, long-distance travel, camping, and storage. Additionally,
he said the key was being able to work quickly to provide a solution
to the OEM. " With our strong R&D and innovation capabilities in
China and around the world, " he said, " we can create more localized,
innovative solutions. "
Zhao also credited previous teams' seating work, saying it was the
basis for being able to create the reconfigurable seating system. " We
have a long history in designing and producing complex seating systems.
For example our power stow to floor, ZG Lounger, stadium
cushion, and EZ Entry systems, " he said. " Our methodology is to design
seating solutions that adapt the vehicle cabin to consumer
needs, rather than the consumer adapting to the vehicle cabin. As
consumer needs change, our innovative reconfigurable seating system
can solve various seating configuration use cases and needs. "
Magna will manufacture the seating system in China. The OEM's
production and assembly of the final vehicle should begin later
this year.
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