Ratchet-type adjustment device
US7357051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2141
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ratchet-type adjustment device for the ratcheting displacement of an adjustment body with respect to a fixed base element having an oblong actuating element, where the actuating element can be displaced along linear toothed portions, which are fitted to the adjustment body on either side of the actuating element, and latched into the first linear toothed portion, acting as driving toothed portion, by first ratchet elements, the adjustment device furthermore comprising at least two second ratchet elements mounted pivotably on the fixed base element, which ratchet elements can be latched into the second linear toothed portion, acting as blocking and braking toothed portion, to block a displacement movement of the adjustment body with respect to the fixed base element.
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