Cable synchronizer system

摘要

An actuation system for concurrently actuating a first mechanism and a second mechanism from a first state to a second state includes an actuator and a sliding member operatively engaged with the actuator and movable from a first position to a second position in response to actuation of the actuator. A connecting member has a relaxed state and a taut state. The connecting member includes a first end coupled to the first mechanism, a second end coupled to the second mechanism, and a medial portion cooperative with the sliding member. Movement of the sliding member from the first position to the second position changes the connecting member from the relaxed state to the taut state, whereby the tension is increased in the connecting member.

主权项

1. An actuation system for a folding seat, the seat including a seat frame having a first back support member, a second back support member, a first bottom support member, a second bottom support member, a first seat latch pivotally coupling the first back support member to the first bottom support member about a pivot axis, the first seat latch having a locked position and an unlocked position, and a second seat latch pivotally coupling the second back support member to the second bottom support member about the pivot axis, the second seat latch having a locked position and an unlocked position, the actuation system comprising:
an actuator configured for coupling to the seat frame; a housing; a sliding member coupled to the actuator and movable from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to actuation of the actuator; and a connecting member having a first end configured for coupling to the first seat latch, a second end configured for coupling to the second seat latch, and a medial portion cooperative with the sliding member, wherein the connecting member extends without interruption through the sliding member and movement of the sliding member from the first position to the second position increases a path length of the connecting member within the housing and concurrently moves the first seat latch to the unlocked position and the second seat latch to the unlocked position.