Seat reclining device
US6626495B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/236
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat reclining device has a first arm member adapted to be secured to the seat cushion frame or the seat back frame, a second arm member rotatably supported by the first arm member and adapted to be secured to the other of the seat cushion frame and the seat back frame, and a plurality of pawls for locking an adjusted angle of the seat back. The pawls are disposed on the first arm member and include at least a first pawl and a second pawl. Only one of the first and second pawls is provided with an engaging portion. The second arm member is provided with a receiving portion for preventing the engagement of the outer gear with the inner gear when the engaging portion contacts the receiving portion during relative rotational movement of the first and second arm members.
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