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| 20080197685 | Seat Adjuster - A transmission device, in particular for the adjuster of a vehicle seat, is suitable for converting a linear driving motion into a rotary output motion. According to an exemplary embodiment, the device has at least one lever that extends radially relative to a driven axis and is connected thereto. The at least one lever has a free end that interacts with an inclined surface that is moveable in a substantially linear manner in the direction of a driven shaft. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080197686 | ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - An inclination adjustment fitting for seat backs of vehicle seats includes two fitting parts that are connected in a swiveling manner relative to each other via a wobble mechanism driven by an eccentric. The eccentric is formed from an eccentric ring and two wedge segments that are arranged in mirror image and set apart from each other and that in regions cover the circumference of the eccentric ring. The wedge segments are pressed apart by a spring acting against their one end faces for increasing the eccentricity and which are capable of being acted upon against the force of the spring by driving elements between the other end faces. The spring is supported on the eccentric such that the wedge segments occupy a defined position relative to the eccentric ring. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080303330 | VEHICLE SEAT, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat ( | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090066136 | Adjustable Backrest Device - The present invention relates to an adjustable backrest device, the backrest is divided into an upper recliner and a lower recliner, the lower end of the lower recliner is fixed to the backside of the seat portion, and the upper recliner and lower recliner are each included a pivotal connected portion for coupling to each other; a plural number of positioning apertures are disposed at the lower recliner and a retractable positioner is located at a predetermined area of upper recliner, when the upper recliner is swung to a desired angle of reclining, the positioiner can insert to the corresponding positioning aperture, so that the upper recliner can be adjusted and positioned in the desired angle as required by the user, therefore, the different reclining angles can be provided for the needs of the user so as to allow the user to efficiently stretch and comfort its back while reclining against the backrest. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090072605 | Recliner mechanism - An adjusting device for a vehicle component includes a first fitting part arranged on an axis of rotation and a second fitting part arranged on the axis of rotation. The relative position of the first fitting part and the second fitting part with respect to each other is adjustable. The adjusting device also includes an eccentric arranged on and rotatable about the axis of rotation and a plurality of first rotating members arranged concentrically about the eccentric. The first rotating members are configured to roll along the first fitting part. The adjusting device further includes a plurality of subcomponents that each include a first fitting-part element of the first fitting part and a second fitting-part element of the second fitting part. The plurality of subcomponents are arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry that extends at right angles to the axis of rotation. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100060064 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT DEVICE WITH A FREE-PIVOTING FUNCTIONALITY - A vehicle seat, in particular motor vehicle seat, comprises a backrest part and a seat part. The seat part has a fitting for adjusting the inclination of the backrest part in relation to the seat part. The fitting has a first fitting part which is firmly connected to the backrest part, and a second fitting part which is firmly connected to the seat part. The fitting parts are connected to one another and configured to be adjusted smoothly angularly by an adjusting mechanism. The first fitting part is able to be locked in relation to the adjusting mechanism by a latching apparatus, and is able to be pivoted about a rotational axis in relation to the adjusting mechanism after the latching apparatus is released. The adjusting mechanism comprises a toothed member, such as an internally toothed mechanism latching plate and/or an internally toothed mechanism plate. The first fitting part is mounted in a plane extending generally perpendicular to the rotational axis of the toothed member. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100164269 | ACTUATOR - The present invention relates to an actuating device ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100213746 | VEHICLE SEAT BACKS - In the field of vehicle seats there is a need for an improved vehicle seat back tilt adjustment assembly that allows a user selectively to make small or large adjustments to the inclination of a vehicle seat back. A vehicle seat back tilt adjustment assembly comprises a guide member securable to a vehicle body; and an intermediate mechanism moveably coupled to the guide member. The intermediate mechanism includes first and second locking elements. The first locking element is moveable between a first configuration in which it is engagable with a vehicle seat back to secure the seat back to the intermediate mechanism and a second configuration in which the seat back is disengagable therefrom to allow the seat back to move independently of the intermediate mechanism. The second locking element selectively engages the guide member to secure the position of the intermediate mechanism relative to the guide member. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110074199 | ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE SEAT AND METHOD - An adjustable seat for a vehicle includes a seat part that is moveable between a first seat position and a second seat position. The first seat position is spaced a first predetermined distance from a floor of the vehicle and the second seat position is spaced a second predetermined distance from the floor of the vehicle. A backrest pivotally connected to the seat part about a pivot axis. An adjusting device is operatively connected to the seat part for moving the seat part between the first seat position and the second seat position. The adjusting device includes an energy storage mechanism that exerts a variable first force on the seat part by pivoting the backrest from a folded over position to an upright position to move the seat part from the second seat position to the first seat position. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120175932 | VEHICLE SEAT DEVICE - A vehicle seat device includes a first arm connected to a first frame forming a framework of a seat cushion, a second arm fixed to a second frame forming a framework of the seatback, a recliner sandwiched therebetween, a drive source providing a rotation in opposing directions therebetween, the first arm rotationally connected to the first frame, a locking mechanism equipped on the first arm and the first frame restricting rotation therebetween when the first arm is rotated to a first rotational end with respect to the first frame, and a control unit driving and controlling the drive source to adjust the inclination angle of the seatback relative to the seat cushion to a predetermined angle range when the locking mechanism is disengaged and the first arm is rotated to a second rotational end with respect to the first frame. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20130001998 | FITTING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A fitting system for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, with an axially extending shaft, which is rotatable in the circumferential direction, with at least one fitting which is provided with a rotatably supported driver which is axially secured by a securing element, for driving or for unlocking the fitting, wherein the shaft cooperates with the driver in the circumferential direction in a rotationally secure manner or mechanically connected, in order to rotate the driver, and with at least one quick fastener which is seated on the shaft in an axially non-displaceable manner, in order to secure the cooperation of shaft and driver axially in at least one direction, has the quick fastener connected with the driver and/or with its securing element. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130113260 | VEHICLE SEAT APPARATUS - A locking mechanism of a seat for a vehicle, the seat including a seat back and a seat base, the locking mechanism including a recliner that reclines the seat back and locks the seat back in a position, the recliner and a memory ring being located on the axis, and when the memory ring is held relative to the recliner the seat back returns to an original position when the seat back travels in a forward direction from the original position past an upright position and then moves in a rearward direction back to the original position. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130221721 | VEHICLE SEAT HAVING AN AXIALLY SECURED SHAFT - A vehicle seat has a backrest part which is provided on a seat part such that the former can be rotated by a backrest adjuster. The backrest adjuster has a shaft which preferably transmits a torque to the backrest adjuster. And axial securing mechanism is provided on the shaft at both ends. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130341986 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat portion disposed in a relatively horizontal alignment, wherein the seat portion is moveable. Also included is a seat back rotatable about a first axis proximate a rear portion of the seat portion. Further included is a memory seat module (MSM) configured to monitor and control movement of the seat portion and the seat back, and comprises a sensor configured to activate upon movement of the seat portion and/or the seat back to a predetermined position, wherein the MSM automatically restricts movement of the seat portion and/or the seat back upon detection of activation of the sensor. The MSM further engages other required movements to return the vehicle seat assembly to earlier stored locations with the process being repeated a maximum number of times to transition the seat portion and seat back to their required positions that have been predetermined by the user. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140239693 | SEAT RECLINER WITH EASY ENTRY RELEASE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A vehicle seat and seat back adjustment mechanism are disclosed that provide for adjusting the angle of inclination of a seat back relative to a seat base and also permit easy entry to the area behind the seat by allowing the seat back to be released to move between an adjusted angle of inclination and a position in which the seat back is folded over the seat base. The adjustment mechanism includes at least one comfort tilt recliner mechanism and one easy entry recliner mechanism that are joined via a first interface and a second interface face each, respectively, located on the outer surfaces of the facing plates of the two mechanisms by a radial laser welding process, such that the mechanisms may be coaxially attached to the vehicle seat to permit the seat back to pivot about a single axis. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150291063 | RECLINING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a Taumel-type reclining device and provides a reclining device in which clattering does not occur. On either the inner side or the outer side of a first wedge-shaped member | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150298584 | SEAT FITTING FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A motor vehicle seat fitting has a ring gear fitting part with internal toothing and a gear wheel fitting part which outer toothing, an eccentric mounted rotatably in a bore, which runs axially with respect to the gear wheel, for the rolling adjustment of the gear wheel in relation to the ring gear, and a drive shaft which drives the eccentric and extends axially with respect to the ring gear. On the gear wheel or ring gear, a blocking element is arranged in a section running between the toothing and the bore. On the other of the gear wheel and ring gear stop cam carrier is arranged in a manner secure against rotation. The stop cam carrier has two stop cams which interact with the blocking element to limit a maximum adjustability of the two fitting parts with respect to each other in an opposed direction of movement. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150367758 | RECLINING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - a reclining device for a vehicle seat is provided by the present disclosure. The reclining device includes a bush having a serration is disposed between a plate protrusion of gear plate and a bearing. A cap inhibiting an input device and a spring from being disassembled is coupled to the gear plate by a weld. A disk-shaped retainer is coupled to a mobile flange by another weld. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160001677 | COMFORT RECLINE SEAT FOR A VEHICLE - A comfort recline seat including a seat back, a seat base, a pivotable connection point, a pivotable base structure, linkages, knuckle connectors may enable a seat base cushion and a seat back cushion to be manipulated to create a range of comfortable seating and bed-like surfaces. The seat may be configured such that the seat base cushion and the seat back cushion may be simultaneously adjusted together to reduce gaps or steps between the seat base cushion and the seat back cushion. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160039316 | EASY-ENTRY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND VEHICLE SEAT - An easy-entry system for a vehicle seat, having at least one fitting ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160046211 | FITTING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat fitting system includes a fitting ( | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160059741 | RECLINING APPARATUS FOR REAR SEAT IN A CAR - A reclining apparatus for a rear seat in a car may include a plurality of links provided on both sides of a cushion frame and each being rotatably coupled at both sides to the cushion frame or a car floor, and a locking module configured to couple a back frame hinge-connected to the cushion frame with a car body and slidably and rotatably connected with the back frame so as to allow the back frame to tilt at a variable angle in response to movement of the cushion frame by the rotation of the links. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160169327 | ROTATING MOVEMENT CONTROL MECHANISM AND SEAT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160185261 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat ( | 06-30-2016 |
