Patent ID: 8864210
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. An assembly for providing manual triggering and subsequent powered rewinding of a seatback relative to a seat bottom, comprising: a stanchion secured to a floor location of a vehicle frame; a spring loaded seat back arm pivotally secured to said stanchion and retained by a lever and pin mounted to said stanchion in an upright position; and a motor engaging a linkage, said linkage including at least first and second pivotally interconnecting links extending between said seat back arm and said motor, said linkage being actuated in a first direction for return rewinding of the seat back arm to said design position following a released and forward biased rotation of said seat back arm to a dump position, said motor resetting said linkage in a second direction following reengagement of said seat back arm with said lever and pin.