Patent ID: 6250704
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A vehicle seat adjuster assembly comprising, in combination:a mount movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position;a seat back member pivotally supported with respect to said mount and movable between an upright position and a folded position;wherein the mount comprises a first track member fixed to said vehicle structure and defining a longitudinal axis, a second track supported for movement relative to said first track along said longitudinal axis, and a pivot bracket supported on said second track for movement therewith, said seat back member being mounted to said pivot bracket;a first lever portion rotatably supported with respect to said mount for controlling the movement of said seat back member between said upright and folded positions when selectively actuated by a control assembly;a latch mechanism for securing a portion of said mount to a vehicle structure, said latch mechanism being movable between a latched position and an unlatched position;a second lever portion rotatably supported with respect to said mount for controlling the movement of said latch mechanism between said latched and unlatched positions when selectively actuated by said control assembly such that said mount can be moved from said horizontal position to said vertical position when said latch is in said unlatched position; anda pivot shaft defining a first axis of rotation, said first and second lever portions being supported on said pivot shaft for independent rotation about said first axis of rotation.