Patent ID: 6095609
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A seat recliner for use in a seat assembly having a seatback supported for pivotal movement relative to a seat bottom, said seat recliner comprising:a recliner mechanism operable for adjusting the angular position of the seatback relative to the seat bottom, said recliner mechanism including a portion at a first end that is adapted to be secured to one of the seat bottom or seatback and a movable member defining a second end opposite said first end that is adapted to be connected to the other of the seat bottom or seatback, said recliner mechanism controlling the movement of said movable member relative to said portion; anda memory dump mechanism operable for moving the seatback between said angular position and a forward dumped position, said memory dump mechanism being connected between said second end of said recliner mechanism and the other of the seat bottom or seatback, and being adapted to releasably secure said second end of said recliner mechanism to the other of said seat bottom or seatback.