Seatback drive system spring down, power up

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9902296
SERIAL NO

15164443

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A seatback drive assembly includes a lower bracket, a seatback pivotally mounted to the lower bracket, and a lock cam pivotally mounted to the seatback. The lock cam holds the seatback in an upright position when the lock cam engages the lower bracket. A biasing spring moves the seatback to a folded position when the lock cam is disengaged from the lower bracket. The seatback drive assembly also includes a gear pivotally mounted to the lower bracket and having a set of gear teeth. A motorized pinion engages the gear and is driven by an electric motor.

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LEAR CORPORATION21557 TELEGRAPH ROAD SOUTHFIELD MI 48033

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hudson, Curtis Macomb, US 12 24
Keyser, Mark R Lake Orion, US 14 81

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