Patent · US Expired

Constant engagement infinite recliner

US6296311A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 29, 1999
Grant dateOct 2, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/2227
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A constant engagement infinite recliner adapted for use with a hinge assembly such as in a vehicle seat is disclosed that is operable to prevent relative rotation between first and second hinge members when the locking assembly is in its neutral mode, to allow relative rotation of the hinge members in a first direction and prevent rotation in a second direction when the locking assembly is in a first adjusting mode, and to allow relative rotation in a second direction yet prevent rotation in the first direction when the locking assembly is operated in a second adjusting mode.

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