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Hinge assembly for vehicle seat and vehicle seat comprising such a hinge assembly

US9199556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/2245
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hinge assembly for vehicle seat, comprising first, second, and third frames assembled to pivot, a hinge mechanism for adjusting an angular usage position of the first frame relative to the third frame, a first lock to immobilize the first frame relative to the third frame in said usage position, and a first control device for releasing the first lock is disclosed. It also comprises a second lock to immobilize the first frame relative to the second frame in a tilted position, a stop to immobilize the first frame in the tilted position, and a second control device for releasing the second lock.

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