Patent · US Expired

Power reclining device of seat

US4880274A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1988
Grant dateNov 14, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19828
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power reclining device for a seat is disclosed which comprises a base plate secured to a seat cushion; a pivoting arm secured to a seatback, the pivoting arm being pivotally connected to the base plate; a reduction gear mechanism arranged between the base plate and the pivoting arm, the reduction gear mechanism pivoting the pivoting arm at a reduced speed when actuated; an electric motor unit for actuating the reduction gear mechanism when electrically energized; connecting means for detachably connecting the electric motor unit to a given portion of the base plate; and positioning means for positioning the electric motor unit with respect to the given portion of the base plate before connecting the electric motor unit to the base plate.

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