US5445254A
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Tensioning mechanism for vehicle auxiliary seat
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1994-04-28
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Granted: 1995-08-29
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Expires: 2014-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A tensioning mechanism for a vehicle auxiliary seat which spans a space between first and second adjacent structures. In a preferred embodiment, the tensioning mechanism includes a; ratchet having a telescopically extended ratchet arm and wherein the ratchet can only be adjusted to a position tensioning the seat or adjusted to release the seat when the ratchet arm is extended.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlan W. Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/70; B60N2/7011; B60N2/24; B60N2/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A tensioning mechanism for a vehicle auxiliary seat which includes a sheet connected on a roll comprising: an output gear for providing a torsional output to the roll; an input gear for providing a torsional input to the output gear; a unidirectional torsional lock to prevent rotation of the input gear in an opposite direction to a first rotational direction; a normally disengaged clutch to operatively connect the output gear with the input gear; and a ratchet arm having a rotatively-mounted cam to engage the clutch and the ratchet arm allowing impartation of torsional movement to the input gear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A tensioning mechanism for a vehicle auxiliary seat which includes a sheet connected on a roll comprising: an output gear for providing a torsional output to the roll; an input gear for providing a torsional input to the output gear; a unidirectional torsional lock to prevent rotation of the input gear in an opposite direction to a first rotational direction; a normally disengaged clutch to operatively connect the output gear with the input gear; and a ratchet arm having a rotatively-mounted cam to engage the clutch and the ratchet arm allowing impartation of torsional movement to the input gear.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-08-28 | 2003-02-27 | 2003-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-08-28 | 2007-02-27 | 2007-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |