Locking assembly for recliner
US12420683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2362
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking mechanism for a recliner assembly. The locking mechanism includes a plate and a pawl. The plate includes a peripheral lip having an interior face that defines a plurality of teeth. The pawl includes first teeth positioned at opposing ends thereof and second teeth positioned between the first teeth. Each of the first teeth has a first flat face and a second flat face. Each of the second teeth has one flat face and one curved face. The pawl is positionable between (i) a first position where the pawl does not engage with the plate and (ii) a second position where the pawl engages with the plate.
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