Patent ID: 6139105
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
An easy entry latch mechanism for a seat comprising, in combination:a sector rotatable about a sector pivot point and having a front wall;a release lever rotatable about a release lever pivot point between a locked position and an easy entry position;a latch having a top face, a front face and a rear catch, the latch being rotatable about a latch pivot point;wherein the release lever in the locked position holds the latch so that the front face contacts the front wall at a contact angle of about 15 to 22 degrees, the contact angle formed between a first line defined by the front wall and a second line coplanar and perpendicular to a line between a contact point between the front face and the front wall and the latch pivot point; andwherein as the release lever is rotated to the easy entry position the release lever contacts the rear catch to urge the latch out of engagement with the sector, permitting the release lever and the latch to move with respect to the sector.