US3661352A
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Adjustable slide members, especially to accomodate vehicle seat travel
Assignee: Teleflex Ltd
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Filing: 1970-06-04
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1990-06-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved locking device comprising two assemblies relatively slidable with respect to each other, one of said assemblies having a support means extending in the direction of relative sliding and having thereon a first position holding means, the other of said assemblies having thereon a second position holding means for operative engagement with said first position holding means and biasing means attached to a toggle link means, said toggle link means being connected to said second position holding means for shifting it into and out of engagement with said first position holding means.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Herbert Mcfarlane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/06; B60N2/07; B60N2/0702; B60N2/072; B60N2/08; B60N2/0831; B60N2/0837; B60N2/0856; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/20672
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An improved locking device comprising two assemblies relatively slidable with respect to each other, one of said assemblies having a support means extending in the direction of relative sliding and having thereon a first position holding means, the other of said assemblies having thereon at least one second position holding means for operative engagement with said first position holding means and biasing means attached to a toggle link means, said toggle link means being operatively connected to said second position holding means for shifting it into and out of engagement with said first position holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An improved locking device comprising two assemblies relatively slidable with respect to each other, one of said assemblies having a support means extending in the direction of relative sliding and having thereon a first position holding means, the other of said assemblies having thereon at least one second position holding means for operative engagement with said first position holding means and biasing means attached to a toggle link means, said toggle link means being operatively connected to said second position holding means for shifting it into and out of engagement with said first position holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The locking device, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first position holding means includes a first toothed member and said second position holding means includes a second toothed member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A locking device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said support means comprises two support members in a side by side relation, each of said support members being capable of independently sustaining a full loading applied by said second toothed member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The locking device, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said biasing means includes a spring which biases said toggle link means to a position holding condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The locking device, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said toggle link means further comprises release lever means for moving said toggle link means against the action of said biasing means to disengage said second position holding means from said first position holding means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The locking device, as claimed in claim 1, wherein Said other assembly includes a housing on which said toggle link means and second position holding means are mounted, said housing being movable in a horizontal plane along one side of said support means which forms an integral portion of a floor mounted running rail.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A locking device as claimed in claim 8 further including an electric switch mounted on said other assembly for actuation by the shifting of said second position holding means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
A locking device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second position holding means is pivotally connected to a housing, said housing having a stop member secured thereto and adapted to engage a portion of said second position holding means during its engagement with said first position holding means, said stop member being further adapted to prevent slidable movements of said assemblies should said pivotal connection malfunction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A locking device as claimed in claim 1 wherein two spaced apart second position holding means engage said first position holding means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A locking device as claimed in claim 9 further comprising means operatively interconnecting said two spaced apart second position holding means for shifting said two second position holding means in unison into and out of engagement with said first position holding means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |