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Simplified linear recliner having a fixed pawl

US6971720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 2003
Grant dateDec 6, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/929
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear recliner assembly is provided having a recliner rod slidably supported within a housing. The recliner rod is selectively engageable with a pawl which is fixed within the housing. The recliner rod is in contact with a cam which is operable to force the recliner rod into engagement with the pawl or enable the recliner rod to fall out of engagement with he pawl. The cam is biased in a first position by a biasing mechanism, such that the recliner rod is engaged with the pawl. The linear recliner assembly is implemented into a seat assembly for enabling an operator to select a plurality of recline positions of a seat back relative to a seat.

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