Patent ID: 6698837
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A seat recliner and latch apparatus for implementation with a seat that is selectively engageable with a floor having a striker and pivotal about a remote axis relative to the floor, the seat recliner and latch apparatus comprising:a housing; an upper quadrant rotationally supported by said housing; a recliner mechanism supported by said housing and operably engaging said upper quadrant; a latch mechanism pivotally supported by said housing and operable to selectively engage the striker of the floor; an actuation mechanism in operable communication with said recliner mechanism and said latch mechanism, said actuation mechanism operable in a first position wherein said recliner mechanism is operable to enable selective rotational adjustment of said upper quadrant relative to said housing and in a second position wherein said latch mechanism is operable to disengage the striker; and an interlock operably engaged with said latch mechanism and in selective engagement with said quadrant, said interlock limiting a range of rotation of said quadrant when said latch mechanism is disengaged from the striker.