Hinge mechanism for a vehicle seat and method for operating a vehicle seat

摘要

A hinge mechanism for a vehicle seat includes an actuating lever, a disengaging lever, a main rotary axis, a deflection lever and a deflection rod. It also includes a separate first operating element for folding a backrest over in the direction of a seat part in the case of a fixed seat part, and a separate second operating element for folding over the backrest in the case of a simultaneous or subsequent pivot movement of the seat part. A method is provided for operation of a vehicle seat with a hinge mechanism.

主权项

1. A vehicle seat, comprising:
a hinge mechanism that includes:
an actuation lever anda release lever; a redirection lever and a redirection rod which is connected thereto at an end side; a first operating element for a folding-over operation of a backrest in the direction toward a seat member when the seat member is in a fixed position; and a separate second operating element for folding over the backrest and pivoting the seat member, wherein, in the event of actuation of the first operating element, the redirection lever is able to be coupled to the first operating element for entrainment in such a manner that the redirecting rod opens the hinge mechanism or, when the second operating element is actuated, the element opens the hinge mechanism, and the actuation lever is coupleable to the release lever for entrainment in such a manner that the vehicle seat is unlockable at a floor side.