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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 1984
Filed:
Jul. 08, 1982
Saburo Suzuki, Anjo, JP;
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A locking mechanism for a vehicle seat having a seat cushion and a backrest is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes of a bracket fixed to the vehicle floor and provided with an elongated vertical groove. A locking pin fixed to the seat cushion is guided in the elongated groove of the bracket. A first latch is pivotably mounted on the bracket and provided with an engaging groove engageable with the locking pin, as well as a projecting portion and a sliding face. A second latch is pivotably mounted on the bracket and is provided with a recessed portion engageable with the locking pin, as well as a cam surface engageable with the projecting portion of the first latch. The engaging groove of the first latch is urged into engagement with the locking pin by a first spring while the recessed portion of the second latch is urged into engagement with the locking pin by a second spring. A wire is engaged between the backrest and the first latch.