Patent · US Expired

Seat with a tilting and folding back

US5052748A · kind A · utility

32Cited by
6References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1990
Grant dateOct 1, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The seat in which the back (12) may be tilted relative to the base (11) comprises a support (120) and a frame (20) with end plates (21, 22) between which is interposed a tilt-adjustment device (30) and a pivot mechanism (50) with a cheek (51) between support (120) and end plate (22), a lock (52) for holding back the back, a linkage piece (53) connecting this device (30) and this lock (52) and a safety device (54) preventing the back from folding down into a virtually horizontal shelf unless the back is placed in the upright position beforehand. Application to the seats of motor vehicles.

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