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Hinge mechanism for a vehicle seat and method for operating a vehicle seat

US9440558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References

9Claims

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Assignee

Johnson Controls Technology Company · US

Inventors

James Abraham · Burscheid, DE
Robin Advena · Cologne, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 4, 2013
Grant date	Sep 13, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 1, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/305
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hinge mechanism for a vehicle seat includes an actuating lever, a disengaging lever, a main rotary axis, a deflection lever and a deflection rod. It also includes a separate first operating element for folding a backrest over in the direction of a seat part in the case of a fixed seat part, and a separate second operating element for folding over the backrest in the case of a simultaneous or subsequent pivot movement of the seat part. A method is provided for operation of a vehicle seat with a hinge mechanism.

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