Hinge for a seat, in particular for an automobile vehicle, and seat provided with said hinge
US6112370A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2358
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The hinge comprises a flange (26) for connection to a seat cushion or squab, a support-flange (38) and at least one lever (34d) for coupling the flanges (26, 38) together having a first end (36A) mounted to pivot on the support-flange (38) so that the coupling lever (34d) can pivot between a position in which a second end (36B) of the lever (34d) is attached to the connecting flange (26) by virtue of cooperation of complementary shapes and a position in which the second end (36B) is released. The hinge further comprises means (100-104) for immobilising the second end (36B) of the coupling lever in the attached position, preferably comprising a weakened area (104) of the support-flange (38) that can deform when the flanges (26, 38) are subjected to an accidental torque to enable movement of the lever (34d) to the point of cooperation of ramps (100, 102) immobilising the lever (34d) in the attached position.
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