Patent ID: 7527334

Claim:
A reclining seat for a vehicle comprising: a bottom frame for supporting a bottom of an occupant; a back frame, for supporting a back of the occupant, including first and second sides wherein the back frame is movable relative to the bottom frame; and an adjuster system, for moving the back frame relative to the bottom frame, including a torsion bar assembly for transmitting a torque from the first side to the second side to move the back frame relative to the bottom frame wherein the torsion bar assembly includes (i) a first member extending toward the second side and terminating at a first end, (ii) a second member extending toward the first side and terminating at a second end, and (iii) a collar disposed between the first and second sides and configured to receive at least one of the first and second ends and wherein at least one of the first and second ends is configured to slip relative to the collar during vehicle impact if the seat is occupied.