Automotive easy-entry assembly
US6767063B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive easy-entry assembly 10 is provided, including a seat pan 12 and a back frame 14 rotatably attached to the seat pan 12. The back frame is rotatable between a back frame upright position 16 and a back frame dumped forward position. A secured track 28 includes a plurality of engagement slots 44 and a memory block 92. An adjustment track 36 is mounted to the seat pan 12 and slidably engages the secured track 28. A locking arm 46 including one or more engagement teeth 44 is mounted to the adjustment track 36 and is movable between an engagement position 50 and a travel position 52. An actuator arm 62 is in communication with the back frame 14 such that as the back frame 14 is moved into the back frame dumped forward position 18 the actuator arm 62 is moved into an actuator active position 68. A lifting cam 72 is in communication with the actuator arm 62 and locking arm 26 such that as said actuator arm 62 is moved into the actuator active position 68, the lifting cam 72 moves the locking arm 46 into the travel position 52. A locking cam 80 is in communication with the lifting cam 72. A searing cam 84 is in communication with the lifting cam 72 such that the sear element 86…
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