Patent ID: 6655741
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A linear recliner assembly, comprising:a housing; a recliner rod slidably supported by said housing; a fixed pawl supported by said housing; a cam rotatably supported by said housing, said cam having a cammed surface slidably interfacing said recliner rod; a biasing mechanism applying a biasing force to said cam to cause said recliner rod to engage said pawl, said biasing mechanism supported by said housing and including: a biasing rod slidably supported within said housing and in pivotal engagement with said cam; a spring biasing said biasing rod in a first direction; and where a biasing force of said biasing rod biases said cam in a first rotational direction such that said cammed surface forces said recliner rod into engagement with said pawl; and wherein said recliner rod is selectively disengaged from said pawl by overcoming said biasing force applied by said biasing mechanism.