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Seat assembly with easy entry release mechanism

US8657377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

12Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Johannes Barzen · Brackenheim, DE
Eckhard Nock · Wolnzach, DE
Norbert Hertling · Munich, DE
Stefan Schuhmacher · Freising, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 19, 2011
Grant date	Feb 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 28, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a recliner assembly having an easy entry mechanism. The easy entry mechanism can be mounted to either an outboard or an inboard side of a seat back frame side member used in seat assemblies for both five-door and three-door vehicle models. The recliner assembly includes an adaptor to couple the easy entry mechanism to a recliner heart disposed on an opposite side of the seat back frame side member.

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