Articulating locking mechanism for a seatback
US10259365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32336
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulating locking mechanism includes a support bracket with an upwardly opening receiving slot having an open top portion and closed bottom portion. A spring member is coupled to the support bracket at a mounting portion and includes a ramp portion disposed adjacent to the receiving slot. A pivot member includes a pivot bushing and a rotating mounting shaft extending outwardly from the pivot bushing. The pivot bushing is received in the receiving slot of the support bracket, and is retained by the ramp portion of the spring member when the pivot bushing is fully seated in the receiving slot of the support bracket.
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