Patent ID: 6019430
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A recliner assembly comprising:a fixed plate;a seat back arm member pivotally secured to said fixed plate for pivotal movement between a plurality of reclined positions;a locking mechanism for selectively engaging said seat back arm member between a locked position and an unlocked position, said locking mechanism including a pawl member moveable between said locked position engaging said seat back arm member and said unlocked position spaced from said seat back arm member and a looking control arm rotatably coupled between said seat back arm member and said fixed plate and operatively engageable with said pawl member between a first position forcing and retaining said pawl member in said locked position and a second position camming against said pawl member in said locked position;a seat back release member pivotally coupled to said fixed plate and connected to said locking control arm for rotating said control arm between said first and second positions; andsaid seat back release member connected to said pawl member and simultaneously pivoting said pawl member between said locked and unlocked positions while rotating said locking control arm between said first and second positions.