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A stowable seating apparatus optimizes vertical space when stowed by positioning its component elements such that their minimum dimensions are vertical, and by avoiding overlapping of component elements. The stowable seating apparatus facilitates avoidance of packaging constraints when stowed becaus

A stowable seating apparatus optimizes vertical space when stowed by positioning its component elements such that their minimum dimensions are vertical, and by avoiding overlapping of component elements. The stowable seating apparatus facilitates avoidance of packaging constraints when stowed because of combined movement of both a seat cushion and a seatback. The design of the stowable seating apparatus is easily modifiable to accommodate the differing packaging constraints of different vehicle interiors.

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A stowable seating apparatus optimizes vertical space when stowed by positioning its component elements such that their minimum dimensions are vertical, and by avoiding overlapping of component elements. The stowable seating apparatus facilitates avoidance of packaging constraints when stowed becaus

A stowable seating apparatus optimizes vertical space when stowed by positioning its component elements such that their minimum dimensions are vertical, and by avoiding overlapping of component elements. The stowable seating apparatus facilitates avoidance of packaging constraints when stowed because of combined movement of both a seat cushion and a seatback. The design of the stowable seating apparatus is easily modifiable to accommodate the differing packaging constraints of different vehicle interiors. 20. The joint structure according to claim 19, wherein said first component is a sheet product. 21. The joint structure according to claim 20, wherein said first component includes reinforcing means proximate at least one end. 22. The joint structure according to claim 21, wherein said reinforcing means comprises a bead formed into said first component. 23. The joint structure according to claim 19, wherein said first component lineal member is an extruded product. 24. The joint structure according to claim 19, wherein said first component lineal member is a cast product. 25. The joint structure according to claim 19, wherein said second component is a sheet product. 26. The joint structure according to claim 19, wherein said second component is a cast product. 27. The joint structure according to claim 19, wherein said first component and said second component comprise a vehicle body-in-white subassembly. 28. The joint structure according to claim 19, wherein said first component is formed from a sheet product and wherein said end having a circular cross-section includes an overlap portion in said circular cross-section.