Manual and powered actuation of seating assembly
US11260776B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2205/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a seat frame movable between a sitting position and a standing position and coupled to a pivot bracket, a cross member extending through the pivot bracket and defining an axis of rotation, and a gear assembly coupled to the pivot bracket. The gear assembly includes a sector bracket rotationally coupled to the cross member, and a pinion gear operable to rotate along the sector bracket from a first position to a second position, thereby moving the seat frame between a sitting position and a standing position. The vehicle seating assembly further includes a locking disk assembly coupled to the pivot bracket such that if the locking disk assembly is in a disengaged position relative to the sector bracket, then the frame is rotatable about the axis of rotation defined by the cross member.
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