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Locking device, particularly for automobile seats

US4089500A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
3References
9Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 1977
Grant dateMay 16, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 14, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/0875
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking device for adjustably locking two mutually movable parts with respect to each other, particularly for preventing an automobile seat from sliding longitudinally along the floor of an automobile. A stationary member is secured to the floor and is provided with teeth for cooperating with a toothed member which is secured to the automobile seat. The two sets of teeth are normally urged into engagement with each other by means of a spring member. For adjustment, the second part can be displaced at right angles to the floor in such manner that the two sets of teeth are disengaged, thereby permitting the seat to slide longitudinally with respect to the floor.

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