Connection devices in vehicle seats

Details Connection devices in vehicle seats Connection devices in vehicle seats

2009-04-01

2011-10-04

White, Rodney B. (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Movable back

Tiltable

C297S36700R

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029064

ABSTRACT:
A connecting device may include first and second connecting elements that are axially oppositely coupled to each other so as to be rotatable relative to each other, a locking member that is positioned between the first and second connecting elements, an operating member that is positioned between the first and second connecting elements, and a retainer member that is arranged and constructed to circumferentially clamp the first and second connecting elements. The retainer member has a retainer portion and is fixed to the first connecting element while the second connecting element is axially supported by the retainer portion of the retainer member.

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