Combined manual recline and manual lumbar adjustment mechanism
US7942479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/66
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control device for regulating adjustment of vehicle seats is disclosed. The control device is a dual function control arm which combines the manual recliner and lumbar mechanism into a single handle. The handle is moved in a first direction to release the seat back recliner mechanism without affecting the lumbar adjustment mechanism. The same handle is moved in a second direction to actuate the lumbar adjustment mechanism without affecting the recliner mechanism.
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