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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 1998
Filed:
Nov. 06, 1996
Tomonori Yoshida, Yokohama, JP;
Ikeda Bussan Co., Ltd., Ayase, JP;
Abstract
A reclining device for a seat comprises first and second side reclining mechanisms which are substantially the same in construction and mounted to respective sides of the seat to allow a seat back to be locked at a desired angular position relative to a seat cushion. A connecting rod extends between the first and second side reclining mechanisms. The connecting rod induces a locked condition of the seat back when turned in a first direction about an axis thereof and induces an unlocked condition of the seat back when turned in a second direction about the axis. A control lever is connected to one end of the connecting rod to pivot therewith. A projection is formed on the connecting rod in a manner to project in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the connecting rod.