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Hinge mechanism and vehicle seat comprising such a mechanism

US7967385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

7Claims

0Family size

Assignee

FAURECIA Sièges d'Automobile · FR

Inventors

Francois Cillierre · Flers, FR
Sandra Bidet · Ifs, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2009
Grant date	Jun 28, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 23, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

Hinge mechanism comprising first and second frames connected together by an adjustment device comprising a first set of gear teeth integral with the first frame and a first mobile toothed component engaging with the first set of gear teeth. The second frame comprises a second set of gear teeth, which interferes with the first frame when the torque applied between the first and second frames exceeds a predetermined threshold, in order to immobilize the frames rotatably in relation to each other.

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