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Backrest adjusting device
Assignee: ERRESS UDDEHOLM PO BOX 707 S-683 01 HAGFORS
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Filing: 1983-11-23
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Granted: 1986-12-23
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Expires: 2003-11-23
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a device for adjusting the backrest, preferably of vehicle seats. It is characterized by a first plate-shaped portion, which by a belt-like member is connected to a rigid part of one lateral edge of the seat back, and a second plate-shaped portion, which by a belt-like member is connected to a rigid part of the second lateral edge of the seat back. The plate-shaped portions are located with their plane sides facing to each other, and a spring means is provided to stretch the belt-like members between the lateral edges. A holder-on member is located outside the plate-shaped portions and receives a means intended as desired to press the plate-shaped portions into locking engagement with each other and, respectively, with the holder-on member.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilgot Ahs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/40; A47C7/46; A47C7/467
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for adjusting the backrest of a seat, comprising: first and second plates movable relative to one another, said first plate being connected by an adjustable belt to a rigid part of a first lateral edge of a seat back, said second plate being connected by the adjustable belt to a rigid part of a second lateral edge of the seat back, said first and second plates being oriented such that a side of the first plate substantially faces a side of the second plate; spring means for adjusting the length of the adjustable belt between the lateral edges of the seat back; a supporting member located outside of a space defined between said first and second plates for receiving means for pressing said plates into locking engagement with one another and with the supporting member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
A device for adjusting the backrest of a seat, comprising: first and second plates movable relative to one another, said first plate being connected by an adjustable belt to a rigid part of a first lateral edge of a seat back, said second plate being connected by the adjustable belt to a rigid part of a second lateral edge of the seat back, said first and second plates being oriented such that a side of the first plate substantially faces a side of the second plate; spring means for adjusting the length of the adjustable belt between the lateral edges of the seat back; a supporting member located outside of a space defined between said first and second plates for receiving means for pressing said plates into locking engagement with one another and with the supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for pressing said plates is a bubble connected to a pressure source, said plates being located between the bubble and the supporting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for pressing said plates is a compression spring acting against a pressing plate, at least one of said first and second plates being located between the pressing plate and the supporting member, a bubble being connected to said pressure source for lifting the pressing plate from the first and second plates and the supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein one of said first and second plates is located at each end of said adjustable member the plates being positioned about a rigid part of the lateral edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said first and second plates is located on one adjustable member, a free end of each plate being attached to opposed rigid parts of the lateral edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the supporting member comprises at least one plane portion and an opposed portion fixed relative to the plane portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein said supporting member has the configuration of a sleeve rectangular in cross-section, the sides of which sleeve being located outside the lateral edges of the adjustable belts connecting the plane portion with the opposed portion of said supporting member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as defined in claim 7, wherein a bubble is located between the opposed portion of said supporting member and one of said plates.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein the pressing plate is mounted pivotally between the sides of said sleeve, a bubble being located between a free end of the pressing plate and a member rigid relative to the sleeve, one end of said compression spring engaging said opposed portion of said supporting member and another end of said spring engaging said pressing plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein said means for pressing said plates is a bubble connected to a pressure source, said plates being located between the bubble and the supporting member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein said means for pressing said plates is a compression spring acting against a pressing plate, at least one of said first and second plates being located between the pressing plate and the supporting member, a bubble being connected to said pressure source for lifting the pressing plate from the first and second plates and the supporting member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein the plane portion is integral with one of the plates.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 12, wherein said means for pressing said plates is a bubble connected to a pressure source, said plates being located between the bubble and the supporting member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as defined in claim 12, wherein said means for pressing said plates is a compression spring acting against a pressing plate, at least one of said first and second plates being located between the pressing plate and the supporting member, a bubble being connected to said pressure source for lifting the pressing plate from the first and second plates and the supporting member.
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