Patent · US Expired

Locking device for car seats, especially motor vehicle seats

US5913947A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1998
Grant dateJun 22, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2018

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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