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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2003
Jeffery T. Bonk, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Jeffery T. Bonk, Clinton Township, MI (US);
Fisher Dynamics Corporation, St. Clair Shores, MI (US);
Abstract
A seat adjustment mechanism includes at least one recliner mechanism, a latch mechanism, and a kneel mechanism. The recliner mechanism serves to articulate a seatback relative to a seat while the floor latch and kneel mechanisms provide for dumping and pivoting of a seat assembly respectively. In addition, a second recliner mechanism, second floor latch mechanism, and second kneel mechanism may be provided on an opposite side of the seat assembly. A first interlock mechanism operably couples the first recliner mechanism and first latch mechanism while a second interlock mechanism couples the second recliner mechanism and second kneel mechanism. The first and second interlock mechanisms prevent the first and second recliner mechanisms from rotating to a usable position if either the first floor latch mechanism or second kneel mechanism is not securely latched.