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Locking unit for a vehicle seat

US9156383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 2013
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B85/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking unit (10) for a vehicle seat (1) includes a pivotally mounted rotary latch (20) for locking to a bolt (12), and a detent (30) which secures the locking unit (10) in the locked state in the event of a crash, in which the rotary latch (20) supports itself on a first contact point against the detent (30). The rotary latch (20) also supports itself on a second contact point in the event of a deformation of the latch (20) in the event of a crash. The second contact point is provided on the detent (30).

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