Vehicle seat assembly

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Cranmer, Laurie K (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Movable back

Tiltable

C297S311000, C297S340000, C297S341000, C297S342000, C297S362120

Reexamination Certificate

active

07971938

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle seat assembly adapted to perform an easy entry function includes a seat body having a seat bottom and a pivotally connected seat back. The seat body is configured to limit the seat back to pivot through a first angular range that inhibits the seat back from actuating the easy entry function. The seat body is further configured to limit the seat back to pivot through a second angular range that allows the seat back to actuate the easy entry function. The first actuator is provided to actuate the seat back to pivot through the first angular range. A second actuator is provided to actuate the seat back to pivot through the second angular range. The seat back maintains a generally upright orientation as the seat back pivots in a forward direction through the first angular range and the second angular range.

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