Angular adjustment device for a vehicle seat
US11912170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H25/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinge comprising a first and a second plate intended to be connected respectively to a first and to a second vehicle seat element, the first plate comprising a base toothed portion with N teeth, a plurality of sets of rolling elements, each radially movable between at least one locking position, in which the rolling element is at least partially engaged in a space between two teeth, and an unlocking position in which the rolling element is disengaged from the space, a plurality of movable cams, each cooperating with the rolling elements of a different set, so as to cause the rolling elements to transition from their unlocking position to a locking position, and vice versa, and a control hub, able to move the cams.
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