Chairs and seats – Movable back – Tiltable
Patent
1986-11-03
1988-02-23
Dorner, Kenneth J.
Chairs and seats
Movable back
Tiltable
A47C 100, B60N 104
Patent
active
047266228
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable backrest latching mechanism pivotable in position in relation to a seat cushion from a locked upright position to a locked fully folded position, said latch mechanism comprising a backrest having a pivot pin and restraining bolt affixed thereto which cooperatively operate within, and are secured to, a pawl mechanism of singular construction affixed to a mounting frame, the pawl mechanism being pivotably releasable with respect to said restraining bolt of said backrest thereby locking the backrest forwardly when fully folded and upright in use, within recesses or notches disposed upon the perimeter of a generally J shaped channel stamped within the body of said pawl mechanism within which said restraining bolt rides.
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Brown Peter R.
Dorner Kenneth J.
Hughes Ivor M.
Magna International Inc.
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