Easy entry seat system with single position memory and hold open feature
US8967719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/123
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a seat cushion and a seat back for pivotal movement between an upright seating position and a forwardly dumped position. A recliner mechanism is provided for selectively actuating between a locked and unlocked condition allowing the pivotal movement of the seat back. A seat track assembly provides selective actuation between a locked and unlocked condition allowing fore and aft sliding movement of the seat assembly between a design position and a full forward position. An easy entry memory mechanism is operatively coupled to the recliner mechanism and the seat track assembly for selectively actuating the seat track assembly to the unlocked condition and provide movement of the seat assembly to the full forward position in response to pivotal movement of the seat back to the forwardly dumped position while maintaining memory of the design position.
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