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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2001
Patrick M. Glance, Plymouth, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
A quick adjustment mechanism for a seat back recliner operated by a lead screw, which is appropriate for use in a restraint safety seat, wherein the recliner comprises pivotally connected upper and lower body members connected respectively to back frame and seat frame portions of the seat. Seat inclination is controlled by a screw drive mechanism having axially spaced fixed and traveling pinions attached to the lower and upper body members. The recliner includes a quick adjustment mechanism wherein the fixed pinion is mounted in a multiple position quick adjustment slot in the body member. The slot desirably has a downwardly facing U-shaped configuration. A mounting pin on the fixed pinion fits in the U-shaped slot. Quick adjustment of inclination is achieved by moving the pin from one slot to the other without disengaging the screw drive.