Dual position locking mechanism

Details Dual position locking mechanism Dual position locking mechanism

1997-08-25

1998-12-01

Nelson, Jr., Milton

Chairs and seats

Movable back

Tiltable

29721614, 29721613, 297238, B60N 202

Patent

active

058427449

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle seat assembly includes a locking mechanism for locking a seat component in a stowed or use position for preventing sudden pivotal movement of the seat component in a sudden high energy acceleration or deceleration. The locking mechanism includes a support bracket adapted for mounting on the vehicle floor and a pivot plate pivotally mounted to the support bracket. The pivot plate is secured to the vehicle seat component for pivotal movement therewith. The pivot plate includes a plurality of lock teeth extending therefrom. A pendulum member or pawl is pivotally connected to the support bracket and operative for locking engagement with the lock teeth for preventing substantial seat component movement in a forward or rearward high energy impact.

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