Removable cushion that provides an insulated cooling volume
A number of variations may include a product comprising: a removable seat bottom for a vehicle comprising a seat cushion and a storage unit, wherein the seat cushion is pivotally attached to the storage unit.
1. A product comprising:
a removable vehicle seat bottom comprising a seat cushion, a storage unit, at least one retainer clip bracket, and a shaft which extends through the at least one retainer clip bracket to form a hinge between the seat cushion and the storage unit, and wherein the at least one retainer clip bracket is constructed and arranged to attach to a vehicle attachment; and
a vehicle, wherein the removable seat bottom is attached to the vehicle via the at least one retainer clip bracket.
2. The product of claim 1 wherein the storage unit is insulated.
3. The product of claim 2 wherein the storage unit includes a drain hole.
4. The product of claim 3 further comprising at least one of an extendable drain hose or a plug which is attached to the drain hole.
5. The product of claim 1 wherein the seat cushion comprises polypropylene with polyurethane foam and the storage unit comprises polypropylene.
6. The product of claim 1 wherein the removable seat bottom includes at least one seating surface.
7. The product of claim 1 wherein the removable seat bottom includes a first seating surface and a second seating surface.
8. The product of claim 1 wherein the seat cushion includes at least one locking feature and the storage unit includes at least one locking feature which when engaged lock the seat bottom in a closed position.
9. The product of claim 1 wherein the at least one retainer clip bracket is constructed and arranged to secure the removable seat bottom in the vehicle and to allow the removable seat bottom to be rotated upward and removed from the vehicle.
10. The product of claim 1 wherein the storage unit includes a locking system to lock the seat bottom in a correct position in the vehicle.