Patent ID: 8215712
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A seat recliner assembly comprising: an embossed pivotable plate ( an embossed guide plate ( four pawls ( a shaft ( wherein the pivotable plate ( a cam ( a retractor plate ( a pre-tensioned spring ( wherein by applying torque to the shaft ( 5 ), the cam ( 4 ) rotates towards the tapered end of the pawls ( 3 ) to release pressure from the pawls, the pawls thereby slide down towards the center axis of said assembly along the guides ( 16 ), the retractor plate ( 6 ) rotates and the arms of said retractor plate ( 6 ) engage with the projections of said pawls ( 3 ) to further pull down the pawls towards the center axis of said assembly and disengage the pawls from the pivotable plate ( 1 ), thereby allowing movement of the seat.