Patent ID: 8353551

Claim:
A linear latch interconnecting a pivotally adjustable seatback with a frame location of a vehicle interior, said latch comprising: a bracket supported housing securing to a surface of the frame; an elongated member supported in linearly displaceable fashion relative to and through said housing, said elongated member exhibiting a plurality of spaced apart apertures, a forward extending end of said member connecting to the seatback; a biasing element for influencing said elongated member in a first lineal direction relative to said housing; at least one displaceable pin anchored to an inner support member within said housing and which is biased in a first direction to seat through one or more selected apertures in said elongated member; and a retracting mechanism for displacing said inner support member in a second opposite direction, causing said pin to outwardly displace from said elongated member to permit adjustment of said member relative to said housing to define a range of seatback motion between upright design and rear recline positions.