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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 1986
Filed:
Mar. 14, 1984
Robert L Bell, Oxford, MI (US);
Fisher Dynamics Corporation, St. Clair Shores, MI (US);
Abstract
An improved motor vehicle seat back hinge mechanism which includes an inertial sensitive latching device which prevents forward rotation of the seat back in the event of sudden vehicle deceleration. The vehicle seat hinge mechanism according to this invention improves over prior art designs by providing a quadrant component which does not present objectionable rearward protrusions which interfere with rear seat occupants while entering and egressing from the rear seat area and, further, avoids the presentation of sharp projections which could cause tearing and wearing of interior trim fabrics. Further, the pendulum type inertial sensing mechanism of the design according to this invention avoids the use of loose parts which may give rise to noise and rattle problems associated with rolling weight type inertial sensing mechanisms.