Articulation for a vehicle seat
US5779313A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2358
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulation for a vehicle seat backrest, comprising a closed box formed of a seat part cheek and of a backrest cheek with internal toothing, the box containing followers which are toothed externally and can be shifted radially under the control of a rotary cam. Each follower comprises a first peg capable of interacting with a track of the backrest cheek in order to hold the follower in the unlocked position and a second peg capable of interacting with an opening of a plate connected to the cam in order positively to control the unlocking of the follower.
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