WO2009064650A1 - Seat recliner mechanism with fold-flat feature - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/02—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
- B60N2/20—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
- B60N2/206—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access to a position in which it can be used as a support for objects, e.g. as a tray
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/02—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
- B60N2/22—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/02—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
- B60N2/22—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
- B60N2/235—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
- B60N2/2356—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms with internal pawls
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- the subject invention relates generally to a vehicular seat assembly of the type for reclining a backrest rearwardly and also forwardly to a substantially flat condition.
- Vehicular seat assemblies typically include a seat cushion and a backrest that is hingedly connected to the seat cushion.
- a recliner mechanism is located at the connection between seat cushion and backrest to control reclining movement of the backrest and lock in any one of various angular positions. It is also desirable to provide fold-flat functionality whereby the backrest, when rotated forwardly, is able to achieve a substantially flat condition overlying the seat cushion. Recline (rearward) and fold-flat (forward) functionality enables better use of the passenger compartment space. Folding the backrest to a forward flat position allows large items to be more easily stowed, improved visibility within the passenger compartment, and overall more flexible and efficient use of space over a variety of configurations.
- a generally puck-shaped, internally-toothed, rotary style recliner mechanism may be employed to provide the recline functionality.
- These rotary recliner mechanisms commonly referred to by seating engineers as the "heart," use an internal cam style mechanism with biased moveable locking members having selectively engagable teeth enclosed between encapsulating end plates. Examples of such rotary reclining mechanisms without fold flat functionality may be found in US Patent Numbers 7,144,082, 7,150,503, and US Publication No. 2006/0279121, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference for describing the features and general operation of a puck-shaped rotary recliner mechanism.
- the recliner mechanism is interposed between a base plate and a top plate - two structural members affixed, respectively, to the frames of the seat cushion and backrest.
- the encapsulating end plates of the recliner mechanism are either welded or otherwise securely fastened to the respective base plate and top plate.
- a typical rotary recliner mechanism is spring biased to a locked condition, i.e., so the seat backrest is fixed in an angular position until the recliner mechanism is intentionally activated.
- An actuator typically a handle or lever, must be manipulated to actuate the cam mechanism and disengage the teeth. Once the teeth inside the lock member have been withdrawn to an unlocked position, the backrest is free to articulate.
- Such rotary recliner mechanisms are carefully designed to meet current safety requirements while also limiting the amount of slack or play that can be perceived by a seat occupant. Secure welds or other fastening techniques are used to secure the base plate to one side of the puck-shaped recliner mechanism and the top plate to the other side.
- a vehicular seat assembly includes a seat cushion and a backrest.
- a rotary rec liner mechanism is configured to establish incremental reclining adjustments about a generally horizontal first axis to permit relative pivotal movement between the backrest and the seat cushion.
- the rotary recliner mechanism includes at least one integrated base plate and/or top plate fixed relative to the seat cushion and/or backrest for movement about the first axis.
- a dump latch is fixed relative to the backrest and hingedly carried on the top plate about a second axis that is parallel to, and spaced from, the first axis, hi this manner, the subject invention provides a simple yet robust and easily operated vehicular seat recliner mechanism in which at least one of the top plate and/or base plate are integrated with the rotary recliner mechanism.
- the subject invention enables fold-flat functionality through the use of a dump latch which is independently hinged relative to the rotary recliner mechanism.
- Rotation of the backrest with its integral toothed top plate causes a trigger to engage a cam which automatically unlocks the dump latch so that the backrest is able to fold forwardly to a substantially flat condition about the second axis.
- the top plate and/or base plate is formed as an integral member of the rotary recliner mechanism.
- the integrated top plate rotates about the first axis when the recliner mechanism is actuated, and the integrated base plate interacts with the trigger for the dump latch.
- Figure 1 is a simplified perspective view of a motor vehicle including at least one seat assembly according to the subject invention
- Figure 2 is a side elevation view of a seat assembly according to the subject invention, wherein the backrest is shown in various reclined and forward folded conditions in phantom;
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of a seat assembly according to the subject invention wherein the backrest is depicted in a substantially flat, forward folded condition;
- Figure 4 is an end view of a rotary recliner mechanism, dump latch and trigger according to the subject invention
- Figure 5 is a right side view as taken generally along lines 5-5 in Figure 4;
- Figure 6 is a left side view as taken generally along lines 6-6 in Figure 4;
- Figure 7 is an exploded view of the rotary recliner mechanism, dump latch and trigger of this invention.
- Figures 8A and 8B are simplified views of the subject rotary recliner mechanism, dump latch and trigger according to this invention showing the backrest moved from an initial to a rearwardly reclined condition;
- Figures 9 A and 9B are views as in Figures 8 A and 8B, but here depicting the backrest assembly rotated forwardly until the point at which the trigger automatically interacts with a cam extending from the base plate;
- Figures 1OA and 1OB represent a further progression of backrest movement rotating forwardly to a substantially flat condition.
- an exemplary motor vehicle is shown generally at 12.
- the vehicle 12 is shown here in the form of a passenger van, but it will be appreciated that the vehicle type is not relevant to this invention.
- the vehicle 12 includes at least one seat assembly, generally indicated at 14, of the type including a backrest 16 hingedly connected to a seat cushion 18.
- the seat cushion 18 is anchored to the floor of the passenger compartment using any of the various anchoring techniques, such as fore and aft adjustable slides, releasable hooks, fixed mounts, and the like.
- the backrest 16 is capable of reclining rearwardly to a maximum rearward condition shown in phantom at 20.
- the angular orientation of the maximum rearward condition 20 is merely exemplary, and in fact either a greater or lesser degree of angular tilt may be achieved according to the design specification.
- the backrest 16 can be rotated to a maximum upright condition 22.
- the backrest 16 can be manipulated so as to rotate forwardly to a substantially flat condition 24, often referred to as fold-flat.
- the fold-flat condition 24 is shown from the rearward quartering perspective in Figure 3.
- Movement of the backrest 16 between its maximum upright 22 and maximum rearward 20 reclining conditions is accomplished through a pair of rotary recliner mechanisms 26 as best illustrated in Figures 4-7.
- One rotary recliner mechanism 26 is located on each side of the seat assembly 14, and is of generally identical or mirror- image construction.
- the rotary recliner mechanism 26 is configured to establish incremental reclining adjustments about a generally horizontal first axis A.
- the rotary recliner mechanism 26 permits relative pivotal movement between the backrest 16 and the seat cushion 18.
- the rotary recliner mechanism 26 can accomplish incremental reclining adjustments using various tooth engaging or frictional/wedging constructions including, for example, those designs depicted in US Patent Numbers 7,150,503 and 7,144,082 and also in Patent Application Number US 2006/0279121, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. These prior art examples describe various heart mechanisms, any one of which can be used with effectiveness in the rotary recliner mechanism 26 to accomplish incremental reclining adjustments of the type described here.
- the rotary recliner mechanism 26 includes opposing first and second portions supported relative to one another for rotation about the first axis A.
- the first portion includes a row of internal teeth 36 arranged circumferentially about the first axis A
- the second portion includes at least one tooth engaging member selectively moveable into and out of engagement with the row of internal teeth 36 so as to arrest relative rotation between the first and second portions when engaged with the row of internal teeth 36. Conversely, when the tooth engaging member is disengaged from the row of internal teeth 36, relative rotation between the first and second portions is permitted.
- the rotary recliner mechanism 26 includes an integrated base plate 28 fixed relative to the seat cushion 18.
- the base plate 28 is fixedly joined to one of the first and second portions of the recliner mechanism 28, but in the preferred embodiment is co- formed with the second portion.
- the base plate 28 can be either directly connected to a frame of the seat cushion 18, or as shown in Figures 4-7 joined to a lower bracket 30 which in turn is affixed to a frame of the seat cushion 18.
- the lower bracket and base plate 28 are effectively integral members.
- the feature equivalent to the base plate was welded or otherwise fastened to one of the end plates of the rotary recliner mechanism, such as shown in for example in US Publication No. 2006/0279121.
- the end plate and prior art style base plate have been merged and integrated into a unitary member 28, thereby reducing weight, cost and complexity.
- the rotary recliner mechanism 26 further includes a top plate 32 that is pivotally supported relative to the base plate 28 for movement about the first axis A.
- the top plate 32 is fixedly joined to the other of the first and second portions of the recliner mechanism 26 for relative arcuate displacement about the first axis A.
- the top plate 32 is co-formed with the first portion, thereby integrating therein the internal teeth 36 of the rotary recliner mechanism 26.
- the top plate 32 may be affixed to an upper bracket 34 so as to sandwich the base plate 28 therebetween.
- the heart mechanism which provide incremental reclining adjustments through engagement of interactive teeth or wedging members, is contained between the base plate 28 and toothed top plate 32.
- the top plate 32 will include the internal teeth 36 for this purpose, such as shown in Figure 7.
- the toothed top plate 32 is integrated directly with the rotary recliner mechanism 26, in this embodiment forming half of the cooperating mechanism, hi prior art constructions, the feature equivalent to the top plate was welded or otherwise fastened to one of the end plates of the rotary recliner mechanism, such as shown in for example in US Publication No. 2006/0279121.
- a recliner spring 38 acts between the upper 34 and lower 30 brackets to urge the backrest 16 toward its maximum upright condition 22.
- An actuator shaft 40 passes through the recliner spring 38 and aligned holes in the upper bracket 34 and base plate 28 to actuate the heart mechanism.
- Splines may be provided on the end of the actuator shaft 40 to receive a lever or other type of cranking mechanism so that twisting of the actuator shaft 40 will cause the heart mechanism to disengage its interlocking teeth and allow rotation of the toothed top plate 32, and hence the backrest 16, to any desired orientation between the maximum rearward 20 and maximum upright 22 conditions.
- the actuator shaft 40 preferably extends through an aligned hole in the toothed top plate 32 to receive a crank 42 on its extreme opposite end.
- the crank 42 attaches to a flexible motion transmitting cable (not shown) so that a rotary recliner mechanism 26 at the other side of the seat assembly 14 can be operated in tandem.
- the actuator shaft 40 can be elongated and extend clear to the other side of the seat assembly 14 for directly actuating both rotary recliner mechanisms 26 with a single manipulation of a lever or other actuating device.
- a dump latch is fixed to the backrest 16 such as by fasteners 46 which engage a frame, shell or other structural feature of the backrest 16.
- the dump latch 44 is hingedly carried on the top plate 32 about a second axis B that extends parallel to, and is spaced from, the first axis A. Because the top plate 32 houses the internal teeth of the rotary recliner mechanism 26, the overall assembly can be made lighter and less expensive without sacrificing structural integrity. Furthermore, assembly of the components is easier due to the integrated top plate 32 and rotary recliner mechanism 26.
- both the first A and second B axes are generally horizontal.
- the second axis B sweeps an arc about the first axis A as the toothed top plate 32 is articulated between the maximum rearward 20 and maximum upright 22 reclining conditions.
- movement of the backrest 16 from the maximum upright condition 22 toward the fold-flat condition 24 does not displace the second axis B.
- the second axis B remains stationary, with only the backrest 16 pivoting thereabout via the hinged dump latch 44.
- a first pivot pin 48 adjoins the dump latch 44 to the toothed top plate 32 at the second axis B for captured pivotal movement.
- a trigger generally indicated at 50, has something of a boomerang shape and is pivotally connected to the toothed top plate 32 by a second pivot pin 52.
- a biasing member 54 shown here in the form of a flat wound coil spring, acts on the trigger 50.
- One leg of the trigger 50 serves as a follower 56 whereas the other leg comprises a lug 58.
- a cam 60 is formed as a lobe-like feature on the base plate 28.
- the cam 60 is oriented so as to automatically engage the follower 56 on the trigger 50 when the backrest 16 is moved beyond its maximum upright condition 22.
- the follower 56 does not contact the cam 60. This is perhaps best illustrated in Figures 8 A and 8B.
- the dump latch 44 is held in a locked condition relative to the toothed top plate 32 by the trigger 50. More specifically, the dump latch 44 includes a nose 62 that is trapped between the lug 58 of the trigger 50 and an abutment 64. Preferably, although not necessarily, the abutment 64, nose 62, lug 58 and second pivot pin 52 are generally aligned along a common vector whenever the backrest 16 moves between its maximum upright 22 and maximum rearward 20 conditions, as shown in Figures 8 A and 8B. This provides a robust latching mechanism, because compression forces are transmitted directly between the second pivot pin 52 and abutment 64 without introducing torsional moments.
- a torque is produced in the toothed top plate 32 thereby forcing it to rotate about the first axis A.
- Such movement carries with it the trigger 50, which rocks back toward the nose 62 via action of the biasing member 54.
- a travel limiting member may be incorporated into the trigger 50, which, in the case shown here, includes a pin 66 captured in a slot 68 on the toothed top plate 32. The travel limiting member prevents over-rotation of the trigger 50.
- the subject invention provides an easily operated, simply constructed and robust assembly of components whereby the backrest 16 is automatically released to dump forward to the fold-flat condition 24 when the recliner mechanism 26 exceeds by a predefined distance beyond its maximum upright condition 22. That is, once the toothed top plate 32 exceeds its maximum upright condition 22 by a present amount, the trigger 50 is automatically displaced by the cam 60, such that continued forward movement toward the fold-flat condition 24 releases the dump latch 44 to pivot freely about the second axis B. The trigger 50 automatically resets once the backrest 16 is returned to its maximum upright condition 22, at which time the rotary recliner mechanism 26 is reengaged to permit controlled rearward reclining movement of the backrest 16 in the manner described above.
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