Angular adjustment device for a vehicle seat
US9878641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2205/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinge mechanism for a motor vehicle seat allowing angular adjustment of a backrest relative to a seating portion. The hinge mechanism includes first and second hinge plates, a control member moving locking elements and biased to a locking position by first springs, and a drive shaft biased to a first rest position by second springs. The second springs are housed between the first and second hinge plates and are supported on the first plate.
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