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Compact disc recliner

US6520583B1 · kind B1 · utility

24Cited by
28References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 24, 2000
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2020

Classification

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

Abstract

A compact disc recliner mechanism for reducing chucking includes a drum adapted to be fixed to a quadrant for rotation relative to a plate and three locking members having locking surfaces for locking said quadrant relative said plate. At least one locking member moves relative the quadrant from a first position engaging the drum to a second position disengaging the drum. At least one other locking member is fixed relative the plate and movable from a first position engaging the drum to a second position disengaging the drum. A cam moves the first, second, and third locking members from a first position engaging the drum to a second position disengaging the drum. A recliner assembly for use with a seat having a seat back and a seat base includes the compact disc recliner mechanism according to the invention.

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