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Arrangement for arresting a seat of a vehicle
Assignee: Johnson Controls Metals and Mechanisms GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1978-06-28
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-06-28
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for arresting a seat of a vehicle includes an elongated stationary element which is provided with a row of separate recesses being arranged on the element so as to correspond to a plurality of possible positions of the seat. At least two blocking elements are provided for joint movement to a rest position in which the seat is free to move lengthwise of the row of recesses; each of the blocking elements is movable independently of the other from the rest position to an arresting position in which the blocking elements are inserted in respective recesses independently of one another to thereby prevent further movement of the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Gedig
- 👤 Burckhard Becker
- 👤 Heinz Bauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/06; B60N2/08; B60N2/0812; B60N2/0825; B60N2/0806; B60N2/0831; B60N2/0837; B60N2/0843; B60N2/0862; B60N2/0868; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/20672; Y10T74/20684; Y10T74/2069; Y10T74/20696
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
An arrangement for arresting a movable member, particularly a seat of a vehicle, comprising an elongated stationary element having a row of separate recesses which correspond to a plurality of possible positions of the movable member; means for arresting the movable member in a desired position and including a mounting member and at least two blocking elements both mounted on said mounting member and movable jointly to a rest position in which the movable member is free to move lengthwise of said row and each being movable independently of the other and relative to said mounting member to an arresting position in which said blocking elements are inserted in respective ones of said recesses independently of one another to thereby prevent further movement of said movable member; and means for actuating said blocking elements so as to displace them independently of one another and relative to said mounting member from said rest position into said arresting position to arrest the movable member, and to alternately displace them jointly from said blocking position into said rest position to thereby set the movable member free to move.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
An arrangement for arresting a movable member, particularly a seat of a vehicle, comprising an elongated stationary element having a row of separate recesses which correspond to a plurality of possible positions of the movable member; means for arresting the movable member in a desired position and including a mounting member and at least two blocking elements both mounted on said mounting member and movable jointly to a rest position in which the movable member is free to move lengthwise of said row and each being movable independently of the other and relative to said mounting member to an arresting position in which said blocking elements are inserted in respective ones of said recesses independently of one another to thereby prevent further movement of said movable member; and means for actuating said blocking elements so as to displace them independently of one another and relative to said mounting member from said rest position into said arresting position to arrest the movable member, and to alternately displace them jointly from said blocking position into said rest position to thereby set the movable member free to move.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said actuating means comprise resilient means normally urging said blocking elements into said arresting position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 2, wherein said resilient means comprise at least two springs each urging the corresponding blocking element into said arresting position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 3, wherein said row of separate recesses is arranged lengthwise of the path of movement of the movable member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 4, wherein said blocking elements are spaced from each other by a first predetermined distance lengthwise of the path of movement of the movable member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 5, wherein said blocking elements have the same second predetermined dimensions in direction lengthwise of the path of movement of the movable member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 6, wherein said recesses are identical to one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 7, wherein each of said recesses has a third dimension in direction lengthwise of the path of movement of the movable member equal to the sum of the value of two second predetermined dimension of the blocking element and the value of said first predetermined distance between said blocking elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 8, wherein said recesses are separated one from another by a plurality of identical webs having a fourth predetermined dimension in direction lengthwise of the path of movement of the movable member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 9, wherein said fourth predetermined dimension is equal of said first predetermined distance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 10, wherein said blocking elements are movable in direction substantially normal to the lengthwise movement of said movable member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 11, wherein said actuating means are adapted to displace said blocking elements independently of one another to said arresting position in two stages, thus at first inserting one of said blocking elements into a corresponding recess so that the side face of said one blocking element abuts the corresponding side face of said corresponding recess and then inserting another blocking element into said corresponding recess.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 12, wherein said two blocking elements are integrally connected with one another, and pivotably mounted on a spindle for pivoting about said spindle, said spindle being fixedly mounted parallel to the path of movement of the movable member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 13, wherein said blocking elements extend parallel to each other and being spaced from one another by a distance corresponding to the sum of said fourth length of one web plus said second length of one blocking element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
62 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said arresting means include a set comprising a plurality of said blocking elements adjacent one another, said set having an overall dimension in direction lengthwise of the movement of the movable member at least equal to the sum of a dimension of one recess plus a dimension of one web between two adjacent recesses.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 15, wherein said actuating means further comprise means for adjusting displacement of said blocking elements into said recesses.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |