Floor release latch mechanism for a vehicle seat
US7222907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/01583
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A release latch for use with a vehicle seat. A latch plate is rotatably secured to the seat and engages a floor mounted striker. A cam is rotatably secured to the seat and defines a shoulder biasingly seating against a support surface of the latch plate. A lever actuates the cam away from the support surface. A coil spring extends between the cam and a location of the latch plate offset from its pivot point. Forward pivoting of the seat occurs upon the shoulder separating from the support surface, the coil spring causing the latch plate to further rotate in a disengaging direction relative to the striker and upon the coil spring exceeding an over center portion relative to the pivot point of rotation of the latch plate.
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