Seat reclining apparatus for a vehicle

Details Seat reclining apparatus for a vehicle Seat reclining apparatus for a vehicle

1994-11-16

1997-04-22

Cuomo, Peter M.

Chairs and seats

Movable back

Tiltable

297363, 297365, B60N 220, B60N 222

Patent

active

056224087

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a seat reclining apparatus for a vehicle having a seat cushion and a seat back pivotally hinged thereto. A lower arm is secured to the seat cushion, while an upper arm is secured to the seat back. The lower arm and upper arm are rotatably mounted on a rotating shaft. A load sustaining mechanism is provided between the lower arm and the upper arm, and sustains a reaction force which is caused to be applied to the rotating shaft when the locking mechanism restrains the rotation of the upper arm relative to the lower arm. The load sustaining mechanism may comprise an arcuate protruding portion formed on the lower arm, and an arcuate groove formed on the upper arm for receiving the protruding portion.

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German Official letter dated Apr. 24, 1995.
English Translation.

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