Infinitely variable seat back recliner
CA 1183441 A · Owner: Hoover Universal, Inc. · Inventors: Bowman, James A.
Overview
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A seat back recliner comprises an infinitely variable mechanism which positions the seat back angularly relative to the seat cushion about a hinge axis in one-toone correspondence with operation or an operating lever. Once the seat back has been positioned to a desired setting by operation of the lever, the seat back remains in the selected position. External torques applied to the seat back about the hinge axis tending to displace the seat back from the selected position are resisted by a locking action between wedging members in the infinitely variable mechanism. When it is desired to position the seat back operation, of the lever is effective to rotate the seat back to the desired …
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- Granted March 5, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 5, 2002.
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