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Seat assembly having a switch and method of operation

US7976103B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

20Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Steve Gamache · Canton, US
Gerald Patrick · Shelby Charter Township, US
Suresh Veeramachaneni · Rochester Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2008
Grant date	Jul 12, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 16, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2205/50
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly and a method of control. The seat assembly includes a power recliner assembly that allows a seat back to pivot with respect to a seat bottom. The power recliner assembly includes a motor for rotating a recliner mechanism. A switch assembly is electrically coupled to the motor and disables operation of the motor when in an open condition.

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