Semec, Inc.

Edward A. Corneail

Elaine S. Schultz

Edward A Corneail

Elaine S Schultz

A recliner mechanism is disclosed for rotating an automobile vehicle seat with respect to the automobile floor. The recliner mechanism comprises a first plate member that is constrained from rotating relative to the vehicle floor and a second plate member that is selectively lockable with said first plate member. The second plate member is rotatable relative to the vehicle floor when it is unlocked from the first plate member and the seat is attached to the second plate member to rotate with the second plate member. An actuator handle is pivotally connected to the second plate member so as to rotate with the second plate member and the vehicle seat. The actuator member actuates an arrangement of linkages to lock and unlock the second plate member relative to the first plate member. Since the actuator handle is connected to the rotating second plate member, the handle will rotate with the seat and second plate member and thus be easily accessible even at the new seat position. The recliner assembly is sturdily constructed and consists of relatively few moving parts and in addition is axially and vertically compact.

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Oxford, MI, United States of America

Edward A Corneail