Vertical movement apparatus for vehicle seat
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1. A vertical movement apparatus comprising:
- a first bracket adapted to be secured on a floor side member;
a second bracket pivotally connected to the first bracket to be adjustable relative to the first bracket;
a sector gear pivotally mounted with respect to the second bracket for pivoting movement relative to the second bracket and disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, the sector gear including a slide member engaging the first bracket; and
a braking mechanism having a pinion gear meshing with the sector gear.
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A vertical movement apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a first bracket adapted to be secured on a floor side member, a second bracket arranged to be adjustable relative to the first bracket, a sector gear disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, and a braking mechanism having a pinion gear that meshes with the sector gear. The first bracket and the second bracket are pivotally connected to each other and the sector gear is pivotally connected to the second bracket and engages the first bracket via a slide member secured on the sector gear.
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1. A vertical movement apparatus comprising:
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a first bracket adapted to be secured on a floor side member;
a second bracket pivotally connected to the first bracket to be adjustable relative to the first bracket;
a sector gear pivotally mounted with respect to the second bracket for pivoting movement relative to the second bracket and disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, the sector gear including a slide member engaging the first bracket; and
a braking mechanism having a pinion gear meshing with the sector gear. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
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9. A vertical movement apparatus in a vehicle seat comprising:
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a first bracket adapted to be secured on a vehicle floor side member;
a second bracket pivotally connected to the first bracket for pivoting movement relative to the first bracket;
a rotatable sector gear mounted on a connecting shaft, the sector gear and the second bracket being pivotable relative to one another;
a rotatable pinion gear meshing with the sector gear; and
a portion of either the sector gear or the connecting shaft engaging the first bracket to prevent the sector gear from pivoting relative to the first bracket. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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