Vehicle seat and split console assembly

Abstract

A vehicle seat assembly comprises a base; a seat mounted to swivel relative to the base; and a console having first and second segments, the first segment mounted to swivel with the seat relative to the base and the second segment being mounted to remain in fixed position as the seat and first console segment swivel. The console's two segments lie in a generally common horizontal plane and are separated by an arcuate spacing so that the first segment is located proximate the operator and the second segment is located distally of the operator. This arrangement of the seat assembly components allows the seated operator to rotate in the seat through a substantial arc, with the first console segment rotating as well while the second console segment remains stationary.

1 . A vehicle seat assembly, comprising:
 a base;   a seat mounted to swivel relative to the base;   a console having first and second segments, the first segment mounted to swivel with the seat relative to the base and the second segment being mounted to remain in fixed position as the seat and first console segment swivel.   
   
   
       2 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 1  wherein the first and second console segments have upper surfaces positioned generally in a common horizontal plane. 
   
   
       3 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 1  wherein the first console segment has an arcuate outer perimeter and the second console segment has an arcuate inner perimeter positioned adjacent said outer perimeter. 
   
   
       4 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 1  wherein said base includes a fore and aft isolator subassembly to permit the seat to move forward and rearward relative the vehicle, and said first and second console segments are mounted to move forward and rearward with the seat. 
   
   
       5 . The vehicle seat assembly wherein a plurality of instruments for operating the vehicle are mounted on the console. 
   
   
       6 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 5  wherein the plurality of instruments are mounted only on the first console segment. 
   
   
       7 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 5  wherein the plurality of instruments are mounted only on the second console segment. 
   
   
       8 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 5  wherein at least one of the plurality of instruments is mounted on each of the console segments. 
   
   
       9 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 1  wherein the seat and first console segment have a rotational travel of at least 180 degrees relative to said base. 
   
   
       10 . The vehicle seat assembly of  claim 1  where wherein the base includes a fore and aft isolator subassembly supporting a swivel subassembly, the fore and aft subassembly having lower and upper isolator members, and the swivel subassembly having lower and upper swivel members; and wherein the seat and first console segment are mounted to the upper swivel member and the second console segment is mounted to the upper isolator member.