Seat recliner
US6666515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2362
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The seat recliner includes a first seat member. The seat recliner includes a second seat member rotatable relative to the first seat member. The seat recliner includes an input cam member for rotating relative to the first seat member. The seat recliner includes a pivot on the first seat member. The seat recliner includes a follower member for being actuated by the input cam member to lock the second seat member relative to the first seat member. The follower member includes a first side. The first side includes a tooth for meshing with the second seat member. The first side includes an engagement side pivotably engaging on the pivot. The follower member includes a second side in proximity to the engagement side. The seat recliner includes a pair of guides on the first seat member. Guides have the pivot interposed therebetween for cooperating with the pivot to pivotably support the follower member on the pivot. A guide has smaller rigidity than the pivot for retaining the second side.Preferably, the seat recliner includes a reinforcement member interconnecting the pivot and the first seat member. The reinforcement member includes a first support face for supporting the follower mem…
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