Seat apparatus and seat adjustment mechanism for the same
US8262164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/02258
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat adjustment mechanism, which adjusts an angle formed between first and second seat members rotatably connected to each other, includes a first link member adapted to be connected to the first seat member and including a first end rotatably supported by the first seat member, a second link member adapted to be rotatably connected to the second seat member and including a first end rotatably supported by the second seat member and a second end rotatably connected to the first link member, a drive device, and an extending and retracting device driven by the drive device and extending and retracting linearly, wherein one of the drive device and the extending and retracting device is rotatably connected to a second end of the first link member and the other of the drive device and the extending and retracting device is rotatably connected to the second seat member.
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