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Release mechanism

a technology of release mechanism and release mechanism, which is applied in the direction of mechanical equipment, transportation and packaging, vehicle arrangement, etc., can solve the problems of various drawbacks of known mechanisms

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-12
CTC ACQUISITION CO LLC
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The release mechanism has a feature that limits the rotation of the rotor compared to the housing. This prevents accidental damage to the mechanism. The rotor is assembled by rotating it against a spring bias and then shifting it axially to lock it in place. This helps prevent the rotor from moving due to the spring's bias.

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However, known mechanisms may suffer from various drawbacks.

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[0019]For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,”“right,”“left,”“rear,”“front,”“vertical,”“horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

[0020]With reference to FIG. 1, a seat assembly 1 includes a seat portion 2 and a back portion 3 that is pivotally interconnected to the seat portion for fore-aft tilting movement as indicated by the arrow “A.” A releasa...

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Abstract

A release mechanism generates a force on a cable to operate an adjustment mechanism or the like in a seat or other device. The release mechanism includes a rotor, a housing, a spring, and a cover that attaches to the housing. The spring generates a torque, and the spring also axially biases the rotor into engagement with the cover to prevent rattling.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 315,797, filed Dec. 9, 2011, and entitled “RELEASE MECHANISM,” the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Seats for motor vehicles and the like may include one or more adjustment features such as a seat back tilt mechanism that selectively retains the seat back in a position selected by a user. The seat may include additional adjustment features such as fore-aft sliding of the seat relative to the vehicle floor, and other such adjustment features. Various types of mechanisms have been developed to retain the seat components in a desired position. Such mechanisms may be actuated by a cable that is connected to a manually-operated release mechanism by an elongated cable. Also, elongated cables may be utilized to operably interconnect a lever or other release member located inside a vehicle to a component ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16C1/12
CPCF16C1/12B60N2/0296B60N2/2356B60N2/933Y10T74/20438
Inventor TOMANDL, MARK G.
Owner CTC ACQUISITION CO LLC