Electronically actuated mechanical cable release for locking gas spring and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9981571
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14666994

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A cable release mechanism for a seat of the type having a seat bottom and a seat back adapted to be moved by a lockable gas spring between upright and reclined positions relative to the seat bottom. An electric motor is operatively attached to the gas spring by a cable movable by the motor to move the seat back between the upright and reclined positions, and a switch is electrically connected to the motor for initiating operation of the motor to move the cable. A related method is also disclosed.

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B/E AEROSPACE INCWINSTON-SALEM NC

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Garing, Francis Xavier L Atlanta, US 17 208

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