Hinge mechanism and vehicle seat comprising such a mechanism
US8672408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2252
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Hinge mechanism comprising first and second frames rotatably mounted relative to one another, the first frame comprising a collet, a control member rotatably mounted in the collet of the first frame and controlling a relative rotation between the two frames, and a brake unit comprising an operating member connected to the control member with angular play. The brake unit is housed in the collet of the first frame and fitted with a braking member adapted to brake the control member when the operating member is not activated and to allow the operating member to rotationally drive the control member.
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