Backrest release system

US10604033B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

• Josef Widhopf · Oberding, DE
• Uwe Hoyer · Oberding, DE
• Ralph Schenker · Oberding, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 16, 2018
• Grant date: Mar 31, 2020
• Expiry date: Aug 11, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/433
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A backrest release system is provided for a seat having a seat bottom, a pivotable backrest, and a releasable latch for locking the backrest relative to the seat bottom. The system comprises a first portion that is mountable to a support structure of the backrest. The first portion includes a carrier and a retainer that is attachable to the carrier so that the retainer is pivotable relative to the carrier. Furthermore, the retainer is connectable to the latch. The system also includes a second portion including a cover mountable on a back panel of the backrest, and a handle configured to be pivotally attached to the cover. The second portion is configured to be attached to the back panel prior to positioning the back panel on the backrest support structure, and the second portion is alignable with the first portion so that the handle may be attached to the retainer.