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Hinge devices for seat-backs

US4523786A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1983
Grant dateJun 18, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 7, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/236
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a seat-back hinge for a vehicle seat comprising an inwardly toothed sector integral with the sitting portion flange (1), an inwardly toothed sector integral with the seat-back flange (3), a toothed bolt (5) adapted to coact directly with these two sectors and a rotary cam (6) connected to a control hand-lever (22) and adapted to coact with the bolt. This bolt and this cam are mounted transversely floating and the cam comprises a semi-cylindrical land (11) adapted to coact directly with two complementary lands comprised by the two flanges.

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