Patent ID: 7360838
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A rotary recliner mechanism for pivotally interconnecting a seat back member and a seat cushion member of a vehicle seat assembly, with said rotary recliner mechanism comprising: a) first and second plate members adapted to be securely mounted one each on the seat cushion member and the seat back member, with said second plate member rotatably supported by said first plate member so as to define a substantially horizontal seat pivot axis, with a ring gear formed on said second plate member, and with a first pair of elongate guide members formed on said first plate member, with said pair defining a guide channel therebetween that is oriented along a substantially radial axis; b) an elongate first locking pawl having a longitudinal pawl axis and being disposed within said guide channel for sliding movement therealong, with said pawl having: c) a cam member mounted for rotation about said pivot axis between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to said first and second plate members, with said cam member having a first foot portion that is provided with an active lobe arranged thereon, with said active lobe including a camming surface that is arranged eccentrically of said pivot axis and is engagable with said cam-follower surface;