Patent ID: 6893093
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A locking device that is for a vehicle seat and operates advantageously in a crash situation, the locking device comprising: a locking element mounted for pivoting into and out of locking engagement with a counterpart element; a pivotably mounted, spring-loaded clamping eccentric for acting on the locking element and thereby keeping the locking element in locking engagement with the counterpart element in a normal situation; a moveable intercepting component for, in a crash situation, supporting the locking element in a manner which keeps the locking element in locking engagement with the counterpart element; a coupling between the intercepting component and the clamping eccentric for causing at least some simultaneous movement of the intercepting component and the clamping eccentric; and a stop mounted for moving with the locking element, wherein the stop is operative, in the crash situation, for interacting with the clamping eccentric to restrict movement of the clamping eccentric.