Seat reclining mechanism, adjustable seat assembly and method

摘要

A seat recline mechanism for, and method of controlling motion of a first assembly relative to a second assembly within a seating assembly includes a mechanism having first and second bearings for attaching to the first assembly, and a hub for attaching to the second assembly. The hub includes first and second inclined surfaces, the second inclined surface being oppositely-facing relative to the first inclined surface. In use, the first bearing is arranged to act against the first inclined surface and the relative position of the first bearing with respect to the first inclined surface is adjustable; and the second bearing is arranged to act against the second inclined surface and the relative position of the second bearing with respect to the second inclined surface is adjustable. One or more such mechanisms are provided for the seating assembly.