Patent ID: 6338532
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A dual lock seat reclining mechanism comprising:a rotatable connection member extending from a left end to a right end; a left mechanism connected with the left end of the connection member and a right mechanism connected with the right end of the connection member, each of the left and right mechanisms comprising: a base plate adapted to be fixed to a seat cushion, the base plate comprising an elongate arc hole; a swing tooth plate adapted to be secured to a seat back, the tooth plate having a recess formed with an internally toothed portion; a center shaft supporting the tooth plate rotatably relative to the base plate; a lock tooth member having an externally toothed portion for engaging with the internally toothed portion of the swing tooth plate; an operation member for moving the lock tooth member along the base plate toward and away from the internally toothed portion of the swing tooth plate for engagement and disengagement between the externally toothed portion and the internally toothed portion, the operation member comprising a pin; and a link comprising an inner portion connected with the connection member, and an outer bent portion received in the elongate arc hole of the base plate and engaged with the pin.