LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT

摘要

The invention relates to a locking mechanism (1), especially for a vehicle seat. Said locking mechanism comprises a housing (3) having a base plate (5), a pivotally mounted latch (11) arranged in the housing (3) for latching with a mating element (B), and at least one pivotally mounted securing element (25, 27) which is likewise arranged in the housing (3) and which secures a locked state by interaction with the latch (11). The invention is characterized in that the base plate (5) is configured as a screen and/or cover on its exterior.