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Inclinable backrest pivot rod and an inclination adjusting system comprising such a rod

US4470633A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1983
Grant dateSep 11, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20762
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjusting system comprising two pivot device 6 and 7 which are symmetrical and have extending therethrough means defining a stepped central aperture whose dimension increases from the interior of the seat structure to the exterior of the latter. A rod 10 which is extended at each end by a square-sectioned bar 23 is slidably mounted in the apertures of the two pivot devices and is fitted at one end in a sleeve rigid with a control element 30. A locking hairpin element locks the control member to the rod but may be withdrawn at any time so as to permit reversing the direction in which the seat structure is positioned.

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