Patent · US Expired

Compact recliner with locking cams

US6890034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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125References
44Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2003
Grant dateMay 10, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/236
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compact recliner assembly includes a first housing half and a second housing half rotatably supported about the first housing half. A pawl is movable between a first position engaging the second housing half to prohibit rotation relative to the first housing half and a second position disengaging the second housing half to enable rotation relative to the first housing half. A release cam is rotatably supported by the first housing half and engages the pawl to move the pawl between the first and second positions. A first locking cam engages the release cam and is movable between a locked position locking the pawl in the first position and an unlocked position enabling the pawl to move to the second position.

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