Locking brake for a seat actuator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9261173
APP PUB NO 20130167674A1
SERIAL NO

13729253

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Seat actuators and methods for operating seat actuators are disclosed. A seat actuator comprises an actuator interface, a motor, and a brake. The actuator interface is adapted to be coupled to a corresponding seat interface. The motor is operable to provide a force to the actuator interface. The brake comprises a plurality of interlocking components. The brake is operable to prevent movement of the actuator interface by a mechanical interlocking of the plurality of interlocking components. A method for operating the seat actuator comprises operating a motor of the seat actuator to provide a force to an actuator interface, and operating a brake to prevent movement of the actuator interface by mechanically interlocking a plurality of interlocking components of the brake.

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  • ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES, INC.)

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ciulla, Peter Glendate, US 1 0
Doell, Chris Valencia, US 1 0

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