Fold-flat seat hinge assembly
US6669299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/206
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat adjustment mechanism is provided and includes an arm defining a first locking shoulder, a sector plate rotatably supported by the arm and defining a second locking shoulder having a lock recess, a locking member selectively engaging at least one of the first and second locking shoulders, a quadrant rotatably supported by the arm and slidably supporting the locking member for locking the quadrant in one of a first and second position relative to the arm and a cam plate rotatably supported by the quadrant for selectively engaging the locking member for locking the quadrant in one of the first and second positions. In the first position the locking member is biased against the first locking shoulder and in the second position the locking member is biased into the lock recess. A gear assembly is preferably provided and operably supported by the quadrant for actuation of the cam plate.
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