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Seat-back adjustment system

US11254243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Eckhard Nock · Wolnzach, DE
Johannes Barzen · Brackenheim, DE
Srinivasa Reddy Chintakula · Oberding, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 21, 2019
Grant date	Feb 22, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 28, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/42709
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat-back adjustment system for a seat for a vehicle may include a frame member configured for attachment to a support structure of the vehicle, and a rack arrangement movably attached to the frame member. The rack arrangement may include an adjustment rack and a locking rack. A driving arrangement may include at least one gear intermeshing with the adjustment rack and operable to move the rack arrangement relative to the frame member, and a locking arrangement may include at least one locking element operable to engage the locking rack when the vehicle experiences at least a predetermined negative acceleration.

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