Apparatus and method for selectively reclining a vehicle seat back
US8684463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/757
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for selectively moving a seat back of a motor vehicle seat relative to a seat bottom includes an armrest movably mounted to the vehicle seat, a seat back actuator and mechanical linkage engaged with and between the armrest and the seat back actuator. The armrest has a first position that supports an arm of an occupant of the motor vehicle seat, and is movable from the first position to a second position. The seat back actuator is responsive to actuation to allow the seat back of the vehicle seat to be moved relative to the seat bottom, and is responsive to release thereof to block movement of the seat back relative to the seat bottom. The mechanical linkage is responsive to movement of the armrest from the first position to the second position to actuate the seat back actuator and to otherwise release the seat back actuator.
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