Patent ID: 6568758
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A linear adjustment mechanism comprising:a recliner rod slidably supported by a housing; a pawl rotatably supported on a pawl pivot supported by said housing, said pawl selectively engaging said recliner rod on a first surface thereof to lock said recliner rod in one of a plurality of positions relative to said housing; a cam operatively engaging said pawl via a cam surface on said cam to move said pawl into an engaged position with said recliner rod when said cam is moved from an unlocking position to a locking position; and a spring connected to said cam for biasing said cam toward said locking position; wherein said spring and cam impart a locking force on said pawl, said locking force having a first force component normal to said first surface of said recliner rod and a second force component substantially aligned with said pawl through said pawl pivot.