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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2008
Takao Yamaguchi, Toyota, JP;
Atsuki Sasaki, Nagoya, JP;
Takao Yamaguchi, Toyota, JP;
Atsuki Sasaki, Nagoya, JP;
Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha, Aichi-Ken, JP;
Abstract
A clutch mechanism for selectively transmitting a force applied thereto may include an operation bracket that is rotatably connected to the vehicle seat via a first pivot shaft and is connected to a force output cable, a rotatable arm that is rotatably connected to the operation bracket via the first pivot shaft and is connected to a force input cable, and a swing arm that is rotatably connected to the operation bracket via a second pivot shaft. The operation bracket includes a curved slot formed therein. The rotatable arm includes an elongated slot that has a toothed portion. The swing arm includes an engagement portion that movably engages both of the curved slot of the operation bracket and the elongated slot of the rotatable arm.