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Seat reclining mechanism

US7669931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2008
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/236
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a seat reclining mechanism, which is designed to be mounted to a seat cushion and a seat back so as to allow the seat back to be reclined. The seat reclining mechanism comprises a guide bracket and an internal gear member coupled to the guide bracket in a rotatable manner about a rotation axis thereof with respect to the guide bracket and formed with internal teeth along a circle having a center on the rotation axis. A plurality of lock gear members is disposed between the guide bracket and the internal gear member. A fitting portion is provided in either one of the guide bracket and the internal gear member. A rotatable cam is rotatably supported by the fitting portion.

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