Center armrest inertial lock
US9469225B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/43
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inertial lock assembly for a vehicle armrest includes a stopping member disposed on an armrest attachment bracket and a catch pin for engaging the stopping member. The catch pin is disposed on an armrest link journaled at one end to the attachment bracket and at an opposed end to an armrest frame. The stopping member pivots to engage the catch pin. A guide pin disposed on the armrest attachment bracket is configured to slide within an arcuate guide slot in the stopping member, to restrict a range of pivoting movement of the stopping member. A stop disposed on the armrest link is configured to bias an end of the arcuate guide slot against the guide pin when the armrest attachment bracket and armrest link are in a stowed configuration or in a fully deployed configuration. Armrest and seat assemblies including the inertial lock assembly are described.
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