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  • US 6,119,980 A
  • Filed: 10/14/1999
  • Issued: 09/19/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A seat for a passenger vehicle, particularly an aircraft, which seat comprises:

  • a first fixed part for supporting the seat adjacent a floor of the vehicle;

    a second movable part comprising a seat pan and a back-rest;

    guiding means for guiding movement of the second movable part relative to the first fixed part between an upright position and a fully reclined position; and

    selectively operable driving means for driving progressive movement of the movable part between said positions;

    wherein said guiding means comprises at least one elongate track provided on said first fixed part, which track is equipped with a rack; and

    wherein said driving means comprises a pinion that engages said rack and a locking drive unit for driving said pinion.

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