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Power seat recliner

CA 2010358 C · Owner: Secord, Tyrone Robert · Inventors: Secord, Tyrone Robert

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A power seat recliner mechanism particularly adapted for motor vehicle applications. The recliner mechanism includes an electric drive motor meshing with a series of reduction gears. Rotation of the drive motor causes the reclined position of the seat back cushion. Forward and rearward reclining movement of the seat back is provided through reversing the direction of rotation of the drive motor. For enhanced structural characteristics, the drive motor is affixed to the lower recliner structure at both its axial ends. A rotationally compliant drive shaft for the motor can be used to absorb shock loads through the drive system.

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  • Filed February 19, 1990 and granted December 8, 1992. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 19, 2010.
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FiledFebruary 19, 1990
GrantedDecember 8, 1992
Term endedFebruary 19, 2010
Patent numberCA 2010358 C
Classification (IPC)B60N2/20 +1 more

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1991199319951997199920012003200520072009Application filedFeb 19, 1990Patent grantedDec 8, 1992Term endedFeb 19, 2010

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