Inertia responsive latching mechanism for seat assemblies
US5370440A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/433
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat assembly (10) includes a backrest member (14) pivotably coupled to a seat member (12) for enabling the seat to pivot between a generally upright design position (D) and a reclined position (R). An inertia responsive latch mechanism (18) is operative in response to the assembly (10) being subjected to sudden acceleration forces, as when the vehicle is involved in a rearend collision, for locking the back rest member (14) against rearward pivotal movement toward the reclined position (R).
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