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Angular adjustment device for a vehicle seat

US9878641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 2015
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 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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