Hinge mechanism i.e. locking device, for rotatingly lifting rear part of frame of vehicle seat to move frame to tilted position, has actuating lever coupled with disengaging lever in synchronization such that seat is unlocked at bottom

摘要

The mechanism has a control element (17) i.e. control lever, folding a backrest (16) in a direction of a seat part (15). A deflection lever is coupled with the element in synchronization such that a deflection rod opens the mechanism during actuating the element. Another control element (18) folds the backrest during simultaneous or subsequent pivoting movement of the seat part. The rod directly opens the mechanism during actuating the latter element. An actuating lever is coupled with a disengaging lever in synchronization such that the seat is unlocked at a bottom. An independent claim is also included for a method for operating a vehicle seat with a hinge mechanism.