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Detent fitting for a vehicle seat

US12103442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2020
Grant dateOct 1, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2205/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A detent fitting for use in a vehicle seat including a first fitting part and a second fitting part rotatable relative to each other about an axis of rotation, four locking elements movably mounted relative to the first fitting part, configured to move to a locking position in engagement with a toothing of the second fitting part, and a cam element rotatably mounted relative to the first fitting part and including a plurality of cams for supporting the locking elements in the locking position, so that each of the locking elements contacts an associated cam at a support point. Two of the support points are arranged closer to each other than the other support points.

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