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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2000
Filed:
May. 13, 1998
Jean-Marie Blanchard, Nogent sur Vernisson, FR;
Olivier Delatte, Nogent sur Vernisson, FR;
Michel Diluccio, Nogent sur Vernisson, FR;
Philippe Guillenard, Nogent sur Vernisson, FR;
Sylvain Rager, Nogent sur Vernisson, FR;
Cesa--Compagnie Europeenne de Sieges pour Automobiles, Levaloois-Perret, FR;
Abstract
The hinge includes two flanges (24, 26) adapted to be fixed to a seat cushion and a seat squab (backrest), respectively. The flanges (24, 26) can turn relative to each other about a hinge axis (X) that is substantially perpendicular to them. The hinge additionally includes a hinge control member (32) mounted to rotate about the hinge axis (X) at least one way from a rest position and means for spring loading the control member into its rest position including approximate positioning means (76) and accurate positioning means (82) for the control member (32). The accurate positioning means preferably include at least one U-shape spring (82) in axial bearing engagement between the edge of a recess (88) of a bearing (P1) supporting the control member (32) and a positioning flat (90) of the control member (32).