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Articulation mechanism for a vehicle seat

US6364413B1 · kind B1 · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/236
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An articulation mechanism comprising a fixed cheek web, a rotational cheek web fitted with a circular tooth portion, two toothed inserts arranged at 120 degrees from each other, sliding relative to the fixed cheek web and adapted to engage with the circular tooth portion so as to lock the rotational cheek web, a cam to control the movement of the inserts, and a stop belonging to the fixed cheek web, arranged at 120 degrees from each of the inserts and acting as a support for the cam.

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