Locking mechanism for a vehicle seat, and a seat including such a mechanism
US5788325A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/433
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat hinge has a fixed first cheek plate, a moving second cheek plate provided with an inwardly-directed circular set of teeth, and at least one slug suitable for co-operating with the teeth of the moving cheek plate, said slug being radially displaceable by means of a cam which is controlled by an actuator device to lock the hinge in the event of the vehicle being subjected to a predetermined level of impact.
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