Patent ID: 8388068
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: B60N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A seat recliner comprising: first and second fitting parts, the second fitting part being selectively displaceable relative to the first fitting part; a detent pawl supported at the second fitting part and movable between a first position, wherein the second fitting part is locked relative to the first fitting part, and a second position, wherein the second fitting part is released relative to the first fitting part; a detent plate supported at the second fitting part and movable between a detent position for securing the detent pawl in the first position and a release position for allowing the detent pawl to move to the second position; a blocking member supported at the second fitting part; a securing member arranged between an outer contour of the detent plate and the blocking member; and a driver configured to selectively move the detent plate between the detent position and the release position; wherein the securing member is a ball.