FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
AND
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10; rule 13)
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
“VEHICLE AND DRIVER SEAT WITH SWIVEL MECHANISM FOR PROVIDING SLEEPING PROVISION TO DRIVER”
APPLICANT(S)
TATA MOTORS LIMITED
Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street,
Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400 001, Maharashtra, India; an Indian company.
PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to seat support assembly, and more specifically related to vehicle and driver seat assembly with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Modern vehicles comes with vibrating features to provide comfort to the passengers. However, existing vehicles does not provide any kind of sleep provisions for the driver. Also existing driver seats of the vehicles doesn’t have swivel mechanism Existing driver seats come with flexibility to fold or expand the back assembly of the vehicle but does not provide proper sleeping surface to the drivers for resting. During a long journey, the driver faces back pain, aches, body pain due to continuous driving. Hence in order to improve the comfort, convenience, utility, usage and maximizing the dormant are of customer in the vehicle, there is a need of vehicle and driver seat with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to driver.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The principal object of the embodiments herein is to provide vehicle and driver seat with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to driver. To improve comfort & convenience, utility & usage in the vehicle, swivel driver seat with foldable seat back & twin co-driver seat with foldable seat back is proposed. The rotated seat is configured to be folded to align with folded seat of co-driver to form a sleeping bed for the occupant.
[0004] Another object of the embodiments herein is to provide swivel seat that is installed in the vehicles (such as truck) to allow rotation of driver seat

independently with its fixed base, this helps the driver interaction with co passenger & relax during vehicle stall condition.
[0005] Yet another object of the embodiments is to provide a fixed assembly mounted with a sensor switch that is adapted to connect/disconnect with a L plate bracket mounted on the swivel assembly. The sensor switch is configured for cranking/stopping of engine based on seat position of vehicle maintained in design position or rotated position respectively.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] In one aspect the object is satisfied by providing a vehicle for providing a sleeping provision to a driver. The vehicle includes a co-passenger seat, wherein a back assembly of the co-passenger seat is operable to fold in a forward flat direction, and a driver seat installed aside to the co-passenger seat. The back assembly of the driver seat is operable to fold in a forward flat direction. The driver seat is operable to swivel the driver seat from a home position to a rotated position such that both the folded back assembly of the co-passenger seat and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
[0007] In an embodiment, the driver seat includes an upper structure comprising the back assembly operable to fold in the forward flat direction and a seating assembly connected to the back assembly, a lower structure comprising a suspension assembly, a slider assembly and a riser assembly, a fixed assembly connected to the lower structure of the driver seat, a swivel assembly connected to the upper structure of the driver seat, and a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly to operate the swivel assembly. The swivel assembly allows rotation of the upper structure of the driver seat assembly from the home position to the rotated position over the fixed assembly connected to the lower structure of the driver seat; and

[0008] In an embodiment, when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly rotates the driver seat from the home position to the rotated position such that the folded back assembly of a co-passenger seat and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat are horizontally in the single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
[0009] In an embodiment, when the swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly rotates the driver seat from the rotated position to the home position.
[0010] In an embodiment, the driver seat includes a sensor switch connected to the lower structure of the driver seat and an engine control unit (ECU) of the vehicle, and a L plate bracket connected to the upper structure of the driver seat. When the driver seat is in the rotated position, the sensor switch is un-pressed to open a connection with the ECU of the vehicle to disable an engine of the vehicle to get cranked. Further, when the driver seat is in the home position, the sensor switch is pressed to close a connection with the ECU of the vehicle to enable the engine of the vehicle to get cranked.
[0011] In another aspect the object is satisfied by providing a driver seat in a vehicle for providing a sleeping provision to a driver. The driver seat includes an upper structure comprising a back assembly operable to fold in a forward flat direction and a seating assembly connected to the back assembly, a lower structure comprising a suspension assembly, a slider assembly and a riser assembly, a fixed assembly connected to the lower structure of the driver seat, a swivel assembly connected to the upper structure of the driver seat, and a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly to operate the swivel assembly. The swivel assembly allows rotation of the upper structure of the driver seat assembly from a home position to a rotated position over the fixed assembly connected to the lower structure of the driver seat to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.

[0012] In an embodiment, when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly rotates the driver seat from the home position to the rotated position such that a folded back assembly of a co-passenger seat and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
[0013] In an embodiment, when the swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly rotates the driver seat from the rotated position to the home position.
[0014] In yet another aspect the object is satisfied by providing method for providing a sleeping provision to a driver. The method includes folding a back assembly of a co-passenger seat in a forward flat direction;, rotating a driver seat from a home position to a rotated position using a swivel assembly, and folding a back assembly of a driver seat in a forward flat direction such that both the folded back assembly of the co-passenger seat and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
[0015] In an embodiment, the swivel assembly allows rotation of an upper structure of the driver seat assembly from the home position to the rotated position over a fixed assembly of the driver seat connected to a lower structure of the driver seat.
[0016] In an embodiment, the upper structure comprising the back assembly operable to fold in the forward flat direction and a seating assembly connected to the back assembly, and wherein the lower structure comprising a suspension assembly, a slider assembly and a riser assembly.
[0017] In an embodiment, the swivel assembly is rotated by operating a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly, and wherein when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly rotates the driver seat from the home position to the

rotated position, and when the swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly rotates the driver seat from the rotated position to the home position. [0018] In an embodiment, the method includes connecting a sensor switch to the lower structure of the driver seat and an engine control unit (ECU) of the vehicle, connecting a L plate bracket to the upper structure of the driver seat, pressing the sensor switch when the driver seat is in the home position to enable an engine of the vehicle to get cranked, and un-pressing the sensor switch when the driver seat is in the rotated position to disable the engine of the vehicle to get cranked.
[0019] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the scope thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The proposed vehicle and driver seat assembly with swivel mechanism are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0021] FIGS. 1a-1c illustrates vehicle with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver, according to embodiment as disclosed herein; [0022] FIG. 2a illustrates an explored view of the driver seat assembly with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver, according to embodiment as disclosed herein;

[0023] FIG. 2b illustrates an assembled view of the driver seat assembly with
swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver, according to
embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0024] FIG. 2c illustrates a section view of the driver seat assembly with swivel
mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver, according to
embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates the swivel assembly, according to the embodiment as
disclosed herein;
[0026] FIG. 4a illustrates a home position of the seating assembly of the driver
seat, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0027] FIG. 4b illustrates a rotated position of the seating assembly of the driver
seat, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0028] FIG. 5a illustrates a home position with the back assembly of the driver
seat folded, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0029] FIG. 5b illustrates a rotated position with the back assembly of the driver
seat folded, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0030] FIG. 6 illustrates arrangement of sensor switch and L plate bracket
mounted, according to embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0031] FIG. 7a illustrates a front view of the driver seat swiveled, according to the
embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0032] FIG. 7b illustrates a front view of the driver seat swiveled & seat back
folded, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0033] FIG. 8a illustrates a top view of the driver seat swiveled, according to the
embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0034] FIG. 8b illustrates a top view of the driver seat swiveled & seat back
folded, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein; and
[0035] FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing a sleeping
provision to a driver.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0036] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. Also, the various embodiments described herein are not necessarily mutually exclusive, as some embodiments can be combined with one or more other embodiments to form new embodiments. The term “or” as used herein, refers to a non-exclusive or, unless otherwise indicated. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein can be practiced and to further enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0037] Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 3 to 9, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[0038] FIGS. 1a-1c illustrates vehicle (1) with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver, according to embodiment as disclosed herein. The vehicle (1) includes a co-passenger seat (2) and a driver seat (3) installed aside to the co-passenger seat (2). As illustrated in the FIG. 1a, a back assembly of the co-passenger seat (2) is operable to fold in a forward flat direction and a back assembly (6) of the driver seat (3) is operable to fold in a forward flat direction. The driver seat (3) is operable to swivel the driver seat (3) from a home position to a rotated position such that both the folded back assembly of the co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly (6) of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver. The driver will get a complete bed for sleeping using the proposed invention.

[0039] The mechanism can also allow a comfortable seating position by resting the legs as shown in the FIG. 1b. To improve comfort and convenience, utility & usage in the vehicle (1), swivel driver seat (3) is provided with foldable seat back and twin co-driver seat (2) with foldable seat back. As in the FIG. 1c, the driver can sleep beside to the co-passenger in truck applications. The swivel seat can be installed in truck application to allow rotation of the driver seat (3) independently with its fixed base, this helps the driver interaction with co passenger or relax during the vehicle stall condition as shown in the FIG. 1b. Also the swivel driver seat (3) with seat back folded and co-driver seat back folded creates space for sleeping provision during vehicle stall condition as shown in the FIG. 1c.
[0040] FIG. 2a illustrates an explored view of the driver seat assembly with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver, according to embodiment as disclosed herein. The driver seat (3) includes an upper structure (4), a lower structure (5), a fixed assembly (8), a swivel assembly (9), a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly (9), a sensor switch (10), and a L plate bracket (11).
[0041] The upper structure (4) includes the back assembly (6) operable to fold in the forward flat direction, a seating assembly (7) connected to the back assembly, a seat belt (14), and a belt buckle (18). The back assembly (6) includes back foam (12), and a back and cushion structure (13). The seating assembly (7) includes a cushion pan (15), a cushion foam (16), and a valence cover (17).
[0042] The lower structure (5) includes a suspension assembly (19), a slider assembly (20) and a riser assembly (21). The fixed assembly (8) is connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3).
[0043] The swivel assembly (9) is connected to the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3). The swivel assembly (9) allows rotation of the upper structure (4)

of the driver seat (3) assembly from the home position to the rotated position over the fixed assembly (8) connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3); and
[0044] The swivel lever is connected to the swivel assembly (9) to operate the swivel assembly (9). When the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the home position to the rotated position such that the folded back assembly of a co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in the single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver. Further when the swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the rotated position to the home position.
[0045] The sensor switch (10) is connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3) and an engine control unit (ECU) of the vehicle (1) and the L plate bracket (11) is connected to the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3). When the driver seat (3) is in the home position, the sensor switch (10) is pressed to close a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to enable an engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked. Further, when the driver seat (3) is in the rotated position, the sensor switch (10) is un-pressed to open a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to disable the engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked.
[0046] FIG. 2b illustrates an assembled view of the driver seat assembly with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver and FIG. 2c illustrates a section view of the driver seat assembly with swivel mechanism for providing sleeping provision to the driver, according to embodiment as disclosed herein. Unlike the conventional truck seats, when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the home position to the rotated position such that a folded back assembly of a co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver. Unlike the conventional

driver seats, the proposed driver seat improves the driver comfort and
convenience. Also the proposed driver seat maximizes the dormant area of the
customer.
[0047] FIG. 3 illustrates the swivel assembly (9), according to the embodiment as
disclosed herein. The swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the home
position to the rotated position and from the rotated position to the home position.
[0048] Swivel mechanism includes two assemblies (i.e. fixed (8) & swivel (9) (also referred as rotary), spring, linkage with the swivel lever. The fixed assembly (8) is bolted to the lower structure (5) of the seat (3) and the swivel assembly (9) is bolted to the upper structure (4) of the seat (3). If the swivel mechanism lever is pushed in the forward direction, then the seat (3) is rotated towards inboard side from home position (i.e. for example by 90°). Again if the lever forward is pushed, then the seat (3) is rotated from the rotated position back to the home position. So in this way, the upper part structure (4) of the seat (3) (seat cushion & back) which is connected to the swivel assembly (9) while keeping the fixed lower assembly (8) of the seat (mechanical suspension (19), slider (20) and risers (21)) which is connected to the fixed assembly (8).
[0049] For illustration purpose the home position (22) of the seating assembly (7) of the driver seat (3) is shown in the FIG. 4a. Similarly, FIG. 4b illustrates the rotated position (23) of the seating assembly of the driver seat, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein.
[0050] Further, FIG. 5a illustrates the home position (24) of the back assembly of the driver seat (3) and FIG. 5b illustrates the rotated position (25) of the back assembly (6) of the driver seat (3), according to the embodiment as disclosed herein.
[0051] FIG. 6 illustrates arrangement of the sensor switch (10) and the L plate bracket (11), according to embodiment as disclosed herein. The fixed assembly

(8) is mounted with a sensor switch is adapted to connect/disconnect with thee L plate bracket (11) mounted on the swivel assembly (9). The L plate bracket (11) is configured for cranking/stopping of engine based on seat position of vehicle maintained in design position or rotated position respectively. This provides a failsafe mode to the swivel driver seat (3). For example, when the driver seat (3) is in the rotated position, the sensor switch (10) is unpressed to open a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to disable an engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked. Similarly, when the driver seat (3) is in the home position, the sensor switch (10) is pressed to close a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to enable the engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked when ignition key is switched on (vehicle will start). This prevents accidental operation of vehicle when Seat is not in intended driving positions.
[0052] FIG. 7a illustrates a front view of the driver seat swiveled and FIG. 7b illustrates a front view of the driver seat swiveled & seat back folded, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein.
[0053] Further, FIG. 8a illustrates a top view of the driver seat swiveled and FIG. 8b illustrates a top view of the driver seat swiveled & seat back folded, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein.
[0054] FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing a sleeping provision to a driver.
[0055] At S1, the method includes folding a back assembly of a co-passenger seat (2) in a forward flat direction.
[0056] At S2, the method includes rotating a driver seat (3) from a home position to a rotated position using a swivel assembly (9). The swivel assembly (9) allows rotation of an upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3) assembly from the home position to the rotated position over a fixed assembly (8) of the driver seat (3)

connected to a lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3). The swivel assembly (9) is rotated by operating a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly (9), and wherein when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the home position to the rotated position.
[0057] At S3, the method includes folding a back assembly of a driver seat (3) in a forward flat direction such that both the folded back assembly of the co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
[0058] At S4, the method includes un-pressing the sensor switch (10) when the driver seat (3) is in the rotated position to open a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to disable an engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked.
[0059] At S5, the method includes unfolding the back assembly of the driver seat (3) in a backward direction.
[0060] At S6, the method includes rotating the driver seat (3) from the rotated position to the home position using a swivel assembly (9). The swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the rotated position to the home position.
[0061] At S7, the method includes pressing the sensor switch (10) when the driver seat (3) is in the home position to close a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to enable the engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked.
[0062] An example operating procedure details are as follows:
a. Rotate backrest of the driver seat by 8 degrees;
b. Move the track forward by 90 mm. This avoids seat fouling with
grab handle;

c. Swivel the driver seat by 90 degrees. This swivel the seat in the
inboard side;
d. move the track rearward by 90 mm to properly align the driver seat
with the co-driver seat; and
e. Rotate the back rest by 94 degrees to have the sleeping provision.
[0063] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

[0065] List to reference numerals:

Sr. No. Description
1 vehicle
2 co-passenger seat
3 driver seat
4 upper structure
5 lower structure
6 back assembly
7 seating assembly
8 fixed assembly
9 swivel assembly
10 sensor switch
11 L plate bracket
12 back foam
13 cushion structure
14 seat belt
15 cushion pan
16 cushion foam
17 valence cover
18 belt buckle
19 mechanical suspension
20 slider assembly
21 riser assembly
22,24 home position
23,25 rotated position

We Claim:
1. A vehicle (1) for providing a sleeping provision to a driver, wherein the vehicle
(1) comprises:
a co-passenger seat (2), wherein a back assembly of the co-passenger seat
(2) is operable to fold in a forward flat direction; and
a driver seat (3) installed aside to the co-passenger seat (2), wherein a back assembly (6) of the driver seat (3) is operable to fold in a forward flat direction, and
wherein the driver seat (3) is operable to swivel the driver seat (3) from a home position to a rotated position such that both the folded back assembly of the co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly (6) of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
2. The vehicle (1) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the driver seat (3) comprises:
an upper structure (4) comprising the back assembly operable to fold in the forward flat direction and a seating assembly (7) connected to the back assembly;
a lower structure (5) comprising a suspension assembly (19), a slider assembly (20) and a riser assembly (21);
a fixed assembly (8) connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3);
a swivel assembly (9) connected to the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3), wherein the swivel assembly (9) allows rotation of the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3) assembly from the home position to the rotated position over the fixed assembly (8) connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3); and
a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly (9) to operate the swivel assembly (9).

3. The vehicle (1) as claimed in the claim 2, wherein when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the home position to the rotated position such that the folded back assembly of a co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in the single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
4. The vehicle (1) as claimed in the claim 3, wherein when the swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the rotated position to the home position.
5. The vehicle (1) as claimed in the claim 1, wherein the driver seat (3) comprises:
a sensor switch (10) connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3) and an engine control unit (ECU) of the vehicle (1); and
a L plate bracket (11) connected to the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3),
wherein when the driver seat (3) is in the rotated position, the sensor
switch (10) is unpressed to open a connection with the ECU of the vehicle
(1) to disable an engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked, and
where in when the driver seat (3) is in the home position, the sensor
switch (10) is pressed to close a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1)
to enable the engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked.
6. A driver seat (3) in a vehicle (1) for providing a sleeping provision to a driver,
wherein the driver seat (3) comprises:
an upper structure (4) comprising a back assembly operable to fold in a forward flat direction and a seating assembly (7) connected to the back assembly;
a lower structure (5) comprising a suspension assembly (19), a slider assembly (20) and a riser assembly (21);
a fixed assembly (8) connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3);

a swivel assembly (9) connected to the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3), wherein the swivel assembly (9) allows rotation of the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3) assembly from a home position to a rotated position over the fixed assembly (8) connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3) to provide the sleeping provision to the driver; and
a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly (9) to operate the swivel assembly (9).
7. The driver seat (3) as claimed in the claim 6, wherein when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the home position to the rotated position such that a folded back assembly of a co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
8. The driver seat (3) as claimed in the claim 7, wherein when the swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the rotated position to the home position.
9. The driver seat (3) as claimed in the claim 6, wherein the driver seat (3) comprises:
a sensor switch (10) connected to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3) and an engine control unit (ECU) of the vehicle (1); and
a L plate bracket (11) connected to the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3),
wherein when the driver seat (3) is in the rotated position, the sensor
switch (10) is unpressed to open a connection with the ECU of the vehicle
(1) to disable an engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked, and
wherein when the driver seat (3) is in the home position, the sensor
switch (10) is pressed to close a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1)
to enable the engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked.

10. A method for providing a sleeping provision to a driver, wherein the method
comprises:
folding a back assembly of a co-passenger seat (2) in a forward flat direction;
rotating a driver seat (3) from a home position to a rotated position using a swivel assembly (9); and
folding a back assembly of a driver seat (3) in a forward flat direction such that both the folded back assembly of the co-passenger seat (2) and the folded back assembly of the swiveled driver seat (3) are horizontally in a single plane to provide the sleeping provision to the driver.
11. The method as claimed in the claim 10, wherein the swivel assembly (9) allows rotation of an upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3) assembly from the home position to the rotated position over a fixed assembly (8) of the driver seat (3) connected to a lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3).
12. The method as claimed in the claim 10, wherein the upper structure (4) comprising the back assembly operable to fold in the forward flat direction and a seating assembly (7) connected to the back assembly, and wherein the lower structure (5) comprising a suspension assembly (19), a slider assembly (20) and a riser assembly (21).
13. The method as claimed in the claim 10, wherein the swivel assembly (9) is rotated by operating a swivel lever connected to the swivel assembly (9), and wherein when the swivel lever is operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the home position to the rotated position, and when the swivel lever is again operated, the swivel assembly (9) rotates the driver seat (3) from the rotated position to the home position.
14. The method as claimed in the claim 11, wherein the method comprises:

connecting a sensor switch (10) to the lower structure (5) of the driver seat (3) and an engine control unit (ECU) of the vehicle (1);
connecting a L plate bracket (11) to the upper structure (4) of the driver seat (3);
pressing the sensor switch (10) when the driver seat (3) is in the home position to close a connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to enable an engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked; and
un-pressing the sensor switch (10) when the driver seat (3) is in the rotated position to open the connection with the ECU of the vehicle (1) to disable the engine of the vehicle (1) to get cranked.