Reclining vehicle seat hinge assembly
US7100987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/236
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reclining vehicle seat hinge assembly includes a first housing, a second housing having a plurality of teeth, a primary cam member having primary and secondary camming surfaces, a primary spring, and a secondary cam having at least one spring arm and a plurality of windows, with each window having at least one camming edge. Each of a pair of primary pawls is configured to be driven into an engaged position by a primary camming surface of the primary cam and a camming edge, and into a disengaged position by a camming edge of the secondary cam. Each of a pair of secondary pawls is configured to be driven into an engaged position by a secondary camming surface of the primary cam and into a disengaged position by a camming edge of the secondary cam.
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