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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2007
Xinhui Zhang, Canton, MI (US);
Karl G. Sponsler, Canton, MI (US);
Anmol Bhate, Issaquah, WA (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A recliner mechanism () includes a first member () rotatably supported with respect to a second member (). The recliner mechanism () also includes at least one locking arm member () movably located between the first and second members. The locking arm member is configured to lock the position of the first and second members with respect to one another. The recliner mechanism further includes an inner ring member for establishing the range of relative motion between the first and second members. The inner ring member is located on either the first or second member. The recliner mechanism further includes at least one disc member () located between the locking arm member and a cam member (). Actuating the cam member engages or disengages the locking arm member to lock and unlock the first and second members. The first and second members have a plurality of stop members formed therein for engagement with a portion of the inner ring member to define the limits of travel of the recliner mechanism.