Retractable pivot pin assembly to connect seatback to riser
US10351035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/684
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle comprises: a floor pan; a riser attached to the floor pan, the riser comprising a pin-guide surface at least partially surrounding a pin-receiving aperture, the pin-guide surface having an angled portion; and a seatback comprising a retractable pivot pin assembly, which includes a pin; inserted into the pin-receiving aperture of the riser; wherein, the pin is inserted into the pin-receiving aperture; and wherein, during the insertion of the pin into the pin-receiving aperture, the pin first contacts the angled portion of the pin-guide surface while the pin is in an extended state. During the insertion of the pin into the pin-receiving aperture, as the pin moves toward the pin-receiving aperture, the angled portion of the pin-guide surface forces the pin toward a retracted state within the retractable pivot pin assembly.
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