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Seat reclining device and seat device

US8985690B2 · kind B2 · utility

20Cited by
12References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 2012
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/2356
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A memory mechanism is provided with engagement portions, a housing recess, a memory plate, and engagement receiving portions. The engagement portions are provided to an adjacent pair of pawls, respectively. The housing recess has a cylindrical shape and is provided to a first member. The memory plate is formed in an annular shape which is cut at one point. The memory plate is housed within the housing recess while being reduced in diameter with the cut portion disposed between the engagement portions. The engagement receiving portions are respectively adjacent between the engagement portions of the memory plate, to the engagement portions. The engagement portions are engaged with and disengaged from the engagement receiving portions as the pawls move in the radial direction.

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