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Locking device for a folding seat in a vehicle

US7497511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 2006
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a locking device for a folding seat in a vehicle. The locking device includes: a locking plate connected to a first side of a seat frame of the rear seat by a rotating axis; an operating cable one end of which is connected to a center portion of the locking plate by a rotating axis so as to rotate the locking plate; a return spring in which a first end is connected to the locking plate and the second end of which is connected to a leg frame of the rear seat, thereby applying a force; a hooking indentation formed at a lower portion of the locking plate and; a locking pin fixedly installed to the leg frame of the rear seat and configured to be able to be inserted into the hooking indentation so as to be hooked by the hooking indentation.

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