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Angular adjustment device for a vehicle seat

US11912170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2022
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 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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