CPC B64D 11/064 (2014.12) [B64D 11/0696 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A seat assembly comprising:
a backrest that is configured to recline over a reclination range; and
a variable reclination range limiter that is configured to selectively adjust a limit of the reclination range, wherein the variable reclination range limiter is coupled to a recline piston and a pivot axle that defines a pivot point for the backrest, and wherein the variable reclination range limiter comprises:
a stroke-limiting sleeve mounted on a shaft of the recline piston, wherein the recline piston is configured to push and pull with respect to a bracket of the backrest about the pivot axle; and
a securing device coupled to the stroke-limiting sleeve, wherein the securing device passes through a portion of the stroke-limiting sleeve and engages a portion of the shaft of the recline piston to lock the stroke-limiting sleeve in position.
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