Vehicle seating assembly
US11124097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/952
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latch assembly for a vehicle seating assembly includes a support plate having an arm. The arm defines a receiving well. A retention member is coupled with the support plate. A latch member is operably coupled with a seat base frame and the arm of the support plate. The latch member is selectively engaged with the retention member. A release assembly is operably coupled with the latch member. The release assembly includes a latch link coupled with the latch member at a first end. A rod link is rotatably coupled with a second end of the latch link and is fixedly coupled with a torque rod. Movement of the first end of the latch link toward a front of the seat base frame is configured to rotate the latch member and the torque rod.
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