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Device for folding seat

US11850977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2022
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for folding a seat may include: a lower arm stopper fixed to a predetermined radial position with respect to a reclining hinge shaft of a seatback as a center; a lock plate configured to rotate about a rotation shaft as a center while being hooked to the lower arm stopper in a process of reclining forward together with the seatback with respect to the reclining hinge shaft as the center; and a folding link limited to rotate by being hooked to the lock plate and configured to make folding rotation together with the seatback with respect to a folding hinge shaft, as a center, located at a part above the reclining hinge shaft, by being released from being hooked to the lock plate according to the rotation of the lock plate.

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