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Abstract

A latching mechanism in a vehicle seat hinge assembly having a seatback hinge plate pivotally connected to a seat cushion hinge plate for movement about a hinge pivot axis between substantially upright and forwardly folded positions, comprises a guide and a stop in the seat cushion hinge plate. A link arm member has a follower member slidingly retained by the guide and is pivotally mounted on the seatback hinge plate for movement about a separate and distinct link pivot axis spaced from the hinge pivot axis between two latchable positions whereat the follower member contacts the stop, through an intermediate unlatching position whereat the follower member does not contact the stop. A latch is mounted on the seat cushion hinge plate for selectively holding the follower member in restrained contact with the stop, to thereby retain the seatback hinge plate in either the substantially upright or the forwardly folded position.

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