Patent ID: 6652031
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A recliner assembly operatively interconnecting a seat back and a seat cushion of a seat assembly for allowing pivotal adjustment of the seat back relative to the seat cushion between a plurality of reclined positions, said recliner assembly comprising:an inner disc adapted for fixed attachment to the seat cushion; an outer disc adapted for fixed attachment to the seat back and pivotally coupled with said inner disc; a locking member nested between said inner and outer discs for selectively locking said inner and outer discs, said locking member moveable between a locked state, wherein said outer disc is prevented from rotating relative to said inner disc, and an unlocked state, wherein said outer disc is freely rotatable relative to said inner disc; a cam disposed between said inner and outer discs for actuating said locking member between said locked and unlocked states; and an input shaft fixedly assembled to said cam and rotatably journaled to both of said inner and outer discs, said input shaft comprising an annular shoulder for axially locating said cam along said shaft, said input shaft comprising an annular recess formed in said annular shoulder for receiving displaced material from said input shaft formed during assembly of said cam to said input shaft, thereby allowing said cam to properly align against said annular shoulder of said shaft.