Patent ID: 6601921
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A release mechanism for use in conjunction with a seat hinge assembly, the release mechanism comprising:a latch plate fixed for rotation with a pivot and rotatable between a first position and a second position; a first pin extending from said latch plate; a cam plate pivotally supported about an axis and including a cam edge in selective sliding contact with said first pin; a second pin extending from said cam plate and in selective sliding contact with an edge of said latch plate; wherein said cam plate is rotatable through a first range in which said first pin slidably engages said cam edge to provide a first torque for rotating said latch plate from said first position; and wherein said cam plate transitions from said first range to a second range on which said first pin disengages said cam edge and said second pin slidably engages said edge of said latch plate to provide a second torque for rotating said latch plate to said second position.