Method of vehicle seat latch

Details Method of vehicle seat latch Method of vehicle seat latch

1989-04-24

1990-05-29

Eley, Timothy V.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

29434, B23P 1100

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049283740

ABSTRACT:
A preferred embodiment apparatus of the present invention provides an inertial vehicle seat latch. The latch allows free pivotal movement of the seat back forwardly under low angular accelerations and restrains pivotal movement of the seat back forwardly under high angular accelerations. The latch includes a slip block pivotally mounted with respect to the vehicle along a third pivotal axis. The slip block is angularly biased against a stop generally fixed with respect to the pivotal axis of the seat back with the seat cushion. A pendulum pivotally connected on a pivot pin away from the pivotal axis of the seat back with the seat cushion. When the seat back is pivotally moved forward under low accelerations the pendulum contacts the slip block to pivot the slip block away from the second stop to allow the seat back to pivot forward. Under high (decelerations) the pendulum pivots on the second pivot pin to contact the slip block to pivot toward the second stops and thereby restrains forward movement of the seat back.

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