Hinge joint for the seats of vehicles and the like

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1993-07-29

1995-08-08

Larson, Lowell A.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...

16337, 74DIG10, 297362, E05D 1108, E05D 1110, B60N 222

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054387329

ABSTRACT:
A hinge joint for use in the seats of motor vehicles to permit changes of inclination of the back rest has a first leaf secured to the body supporting portion of the seat, a second leaf secured to the back rest and a composite shaft having an eccentric cylindrical portion turnably mounted in the first leaf and two coaxial conical portions flanking the eccentric portion and turnably mounting the second leaf. At least one conical portion has a cylindrical core of a metallic material and elastic sleeve surrounding the core and having a conical external surface. A diaphragm spring reacts against the shaft and urges the second leaf axially of the shaft against the first leaf, and a spur gear of the first leaf mates with an internal gear of the second leaf.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4453767 (1984-06-01), Walk et al.
patent: 4563039 (1986-01-01), Jorg
patent: 4773704 (1988-09-01), Engels
patent: 4828322 (1989-05-01), Walk
patent: 4836607 (1989-06-01), Kluting
patent: 4916962 (1990-04-01), Tsutsumi et al.

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