Patent ID: 6557941
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A mechanism for controlling reclining and dumping of a seat back of a seat, the mechanism comprising:a) a master mechanical lock attached between a seat frame and the seat back, the master mechanical lock comprising a housing and a recline movable member movable relative to the housing, the relative movement pivoting the seat back, the master mechanical lock having an unlocked condition permitting the relative movement of the housing and the recline movable member and a locked condition preventing the relative movement of the housing and the recline movable member; b) a dumping mechanical lock attached between the seat frame and the seat back, the dumping mechanical lock comprising a housing and a dumping movable member, movable relative to the housing, the relative movement dumping the seat back, the dumping mechanical lock having an unlocked condition permitting the relative movement of the housing and the dumping movable member and a locked condition preventing the relative movement of the housing and the dumping movable member; c) a slave recline mechanical lock comprising a housing, the dumping movable member, movably mounted within the housing of the slave recline mechanical lock, the slave recline mechanical lock having an unlocked condition permitting the relative movement of the housing and the dumping movable member and a locked condition preventing the relative movement of the housing and the dumping movable member; d) a latch on the dumping mechanical lock having an unlatched position when the dumping movable member is in a fastened position and a latched position in which the dumping movable member can move relative to the housing of the dumping mechanical lock; and e) a connector extending between the latch and the master mechanical lock unlocking the master mechanical lock when the latch is latched.