Patent · US Expired

Locking device for car seat, especially motor vehicle seats

US5782138A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 1996
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20636
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking device for car seats for use in motor vehicle seats having two parts, which can be adjusted continuously relative to each other. The locking device includes a rail with a row of snap-in holes which extend in the longitudinal direction and are separated from each other by web-like material sections. The device includes locking teeth which can be moved at right angles to the rail and continuously engage with the snap-in hole without play in the direction of adjustment.

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