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Locking device, in particular for a vehicle seat

US8454092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 14, 2009
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/433
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking device, in particular for a vehicle seat, includes a latch (24) and a counter element that interacts for locking. A bearing bush (30), a release element (32) that is rotationally mounted inside the bearing bush (30) and a catch element (34) for reinforcing the latch (24) in the event of a crash are provided with the catch element (34) being mounted in a rotationally secure manner on the release element (32) or being embodied as one piece with the release element. A tightening element (36), for securing the locked latch (24) during normal operation, is arranged in an axial manner adjacent to said catch element (34) and is mounted in a pivotable manner and is prestressed in such a manner that it is pivotably mounted on the outside on the bearing bush (30).

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