Hinge mechanism

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a hinge mechanism for a seat comprising a movable flange comprising a plate and an inner ring gear, the inner ring gear being centered on a first axis, and a fixed flange comprising an outer ring gear centered on a second axis parallel to the first axis and meshing with the inner ring gear of the movable flange, the outer ring gear comprising, on an inner side, a bearing face which bears axially on the plate, wherein the outer ring gear comprises, on the inner side, a deformation extending at least partially over its periphery so that a peripheral edge of the outer ring gear is at least partially at a distance from the plate.

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