Abstract: A latch mechanism selectively securing an apparatus, such as a vehicle seat, to a support surface, such as a floor in a vehicle. The latch mechanism includes a housing portion, and a hook that is supported on the housing portion for movement between an engaged position, wherein the apparatus is secured to the support surface, and a disengaged position, wherein the apparatus is not secured to the support surface. A locking cam is supported on the housing portion for movement between a locking position, wherein the hook is positively retained in the engaged position, and an unlocking position, wherein the hook is not positively retained in the engaged position. Lastly, an anti-chuck cam is supported on the housing portion and engages the hook when the hook is in the engaged position to minimize or prevent rattling thereof.

Abstract: A latch mechanism and a vehicle seat having a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a mounting plate, a latch, a pawl, and a cam. The latch, pawl, and cam are rotatably disposed on the mounting plate. The pawl engages the latch before the cam engages the latch to inhibit rotation of the latch. The pawl and cam disengage from the latch to permit the latch to rotate.

Abstract: A latch mechanism and a vehicle seat having a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a mounting plate, a latch, a pawl, and a cam. The latch, pawl, and cam are rotatably disposed on the mounting plate. The pawl engages the latch before the cam engages the latch to inhibit rotation of the latch. The pawl and cam disengage from the latch to permit the latch to rotate.

Abstract: A remote release actuating system 10 for a seat assembly 12 in a vehicle. Conventionally, the system includes a seatback 14 that is removable through an arcuate range. The seatback 14 is moveable between a design position (tilted upward and rearwardly in which it may support a passenger), and a full fold flat position. Seatback latches 24 secure the seatback 14 in the effective position. A seat cushion 32 supports the seatback 14. The seat cushion 32 has a rearward portion that cooperates with the seatback 14. The rearward portion also releasably engages floor latches 26. The seat cushion 32 has a forward portion that is pivotally attached to the vehicle floor. The seat cushion 32 and seatback 14 tumble forwardly when (a) the seat cushion 32 is disengaged from the floor latches 26; (b) the seatback 14 lies in the full forward flat position; and (c) the floor latches 26 are disengaged.