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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 1997
Filed:
Mar. 01, 1996
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael A Martone, Troy, MI (US);
Tyrone R Secord, Troy, MI (US);
Assignee:
Maple Automotive Innovations, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60N / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
297375 ; 29736212 ; 188 67 ;
Abstract
An adjustable seat back recliner mechanism employs a linear actuator to provide infintely adjustable operation. The actuator rod is maintained in its locked position by the contact of a friction surface on the rod with a friction surface on a lower clamp member. Upper clamp members transmit spring locking force through the actuator rod to the lower clamp member by the pivotal action of locking plates. External forces applied to the actuator amplify the locking force applied through the locking plates.