Locking mechanism for vehicle seats

Details Locking mechanism for vehicle seats Locking mechanism for vehicle seats

1982-07-08

1984-04-24

Lyddane, William E.

Chairs and seats

Movable bottom

Tiltable

297321, 297379, 297328, A47C 102, B60N 102

Patent

active

044444311

ABSTRACT:
A locking mechanism for a vehicle seat having a seat cushion and a backrest is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes of a bracket fixed to the vehicle floor and provided with an elongated vertical groove. A locking pin fixed to the seat cushion is guided in the elongated groove of the bracket. A first latch is pivotably mounted on the bracket and provided with an engaging groove engageable with the locking pin, as well as a projecting portion and a sliding face. A second latch is pivotably mounted on the bracket and is provided with a recessed portion engageable with the locking pin, as well as a cam surface engageable with the projecting portion of the first latch. The engaging groove of the first latch is urged into engagement with the locking pin by a first spring while the recessed portion of the second latch is urged into engagement with the locking pin by a second spring. A wire is engaged between the backrest and the first latch.

REFERENCES:
patent: 847880 (1907-03-01), Barker et al.
patent: 2400588 (1946-05-01), McArthur
patent: 2622659 (1952-12-01), Stelmack
patent: 2655197 (1953-10-01), Schofield
patent: 3680821 (1972-08-01), Barriere

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