Lock device for retractable automotive seat

A lock device comprising:

• a striker;
• and
• a lock proper including:
• a base member having a striker receiving slot for receiving said striker;
• a latch plate pivotally connected to said base member and pivotal between a latching position, where the latch plate latches the striker in said striker receiving slot, and a stand-by position, where the latch plate releases the striker;
• a locking plate pivotally connected to said base member and pivotal between a lock position, where said locking plate locks said latch plate in the latching position, and an unlock position, where the locking plate unlocks said latch plate;
• a striker restraining member pivotally connected through a first pivot shaft to said base member and having a contact edge, said striker restraining member being pivotal between a restraining position, where said contact edge abuts against the striker, and a releasing position, where said contact edge disengages from said striker;
• biasing means for biasing said latch plate to pivot toward said stand-by position, biasing said locking plate to pivot toward said lock position, and biasing said striker restraining member to pivot toward said restraining position;
• and
• link means cooperating with said locking plate for allowing said striker restraining member to take said restraining position when said latch plate is brought to said latching position,
• wherein said pivot shaft is positioned above said striker receiving slot, so that said contact edge of said striker restraining member abuts against a front side of said striker.