Vehicle armrest with automatic retraction

US11590868B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

• Li Zhang · San Diego, US
• Peng Wang · Biswan, IN
• Qian Xiang · Shanghai, CN
• Yihua Huang · Beijing, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 24, 2021
• Grant date: Feb 28, 2023
• Expiry date: Mar 27, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47C7/543
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An armrest release mechanism includes a pivot bush. A release bracket is fixed to the pivot bush. An armrest pivot is supported on the pivot bush for relative rotational movement. A release board is also supported on the pivot bush for relative rotational movement. The release board is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. An armrest lock is attached to the release bracket for relative movement. The armrest lock is also attached to the release board. When the release board is in the locked position the armrest lock is engaged with the armrest pivot to prevent movement of the armrest pivot relative to the pivot bush. When the release board is in the unlocked position the armrest lock is not engaged with the armrest pivot.