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Device and method for assembling a recliner mechanism

US6910738B2 · kind B2 · utility

16Cited by
101References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2003
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2136
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable pivot rotatably supports and adjusts a position of a pivoting member within a housing. The adjustable pivot includes a central cylinder defining a first axis and rotatably supporting the pivoting member. A second cylinder extends from the central cylinder and defines a second axis offset from and parallel to the first axis. The second cylinder is supported by the housing and operable for rotation about the second axis to an adjustment position. Rotation of the second cylinder to the adjustment position causes the first axis to orbit about the second axis to an adjusted position. In this manner, the pivoting member is adjustably positioned within the housing.

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