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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2001
Joseph J. Magyar, Fenton, MI (US);
Magna Seating Systems Inc., Aurora, CA;
Abstract
An assembly for adjusting the angular position of a seat back member ( ) relative to a seat cushion member ( ) having an anchor shaft ( ) supported by a bracket ( ) that is attached to the seat cushion member ( ) and supports a pawl plate ( ) transmitting forces thereto from a rod ( ) when in a latched position. The anchor shaft ( ) extends through the slot ( ) to prevent longitudinal movement of the pawl plate ( ) while allowing the pawl plate ( ) to rotate about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis (A) of the rod ( ). A pair of guide plates ( ) guide the pawl plate ( ) to move in an arc transversely into and out of engagement with the rod ( ) between the latched and unlatched positions. An actuator pin ( ) extends laterally from the pawl plate ( ) and a lever ( ) is supported on an axle ( ), which is supported for rotation by the housing ( ). The lever ( ) includes a slot ( ) surrounding the pin ( ) for moving the pin ( ) in an arc to rotate the pawl plate ( ) between the latched and unlatched positions. The housing ( ) is supported on the anchor ( ) for guiding movement of the pawl plate ( ) between the latched and unlatched positions.