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Tip-up/dive-down type reclining seat for vehicle

US9333883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2013
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/3075
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat includes reclining lock mechanisms for releasably locking a seat back, a first releasing mechanism for unlocking the reclining lock mechanisms and causing the seat back to be pivotable forward and rearward, the first releasing mechanism including a collapsible link bar member, a braking link having a laterally projecting induction pin, a first link plate, and a first operating lever, a tipping-up lock mechanism for releasably locking a seat cushion, the tipping-up lock mechanism including cutout teeth provided at the seat cushion, and a latch and a cam member which are supported to the seat back, and a second releasing mechanism for unlocking the tipping-up lock mechanism and causing the seat cushion to be pivotable, the second releasing mechanism including a recess portion formed in the latch for allowing the cam member to be swung up, a second link plate, and a second operating lever.

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