Reclining device for a seat
US6722738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2258
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reclining device has leg portions formed in opposed end portions of each of slide pawls. Basically, a rotating cam bears the slide pawl at a middle bearing portion formed in a middle portion between the leg portions. Furthermore, the rotating cam bears the slide pawl also at the leg portions. Such a three-point supporting structure prevents the middle portion of a slide pawl body from deflecting radially inwardly even in the event of application of a turning force from an annular ratchet. Thus, the slide pawls are stably maintained in mesh with the ratchet.
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