Patent ID: 7229134
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A seat apparatus for a vehicle including a supporting member, and a moving member whose position is adjustable relative to the supporting member, while a posture of the moving member is in a predetermined position, the seat apparatus comprising: a link member rotatably connected to the supporting member and the moving member respectively; a first gear secured to the moving member for moving the moving member; a second gear secured to the supporting member; and a transmitting gear rotatably supported to the link member and including a first partial gear meshing with the first gear and a second partial gear meshing with the second gear; wherein the transmitting gear is shaped in a link shape having one end and another end opposite to the one end relative to a rotational axis of the transmitting gear, the first partial gear being positioned on the one end of the transmitting gear, and the second partial gear being positioned on the other end of the transmitting gear; and wherein the first gear is positioned on a first rotational axis of the link member relative to the moving member, and the second gear is positioned on an second axis of the link member relative to the supporting member.