Power seat length adjuster assembly and method of manufacture

US10486554B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fisher & Company, Incorporated · US

Inventors

• Mircea Napau · Sterling Heights, US
• Doina Napau · Sterling Heights, US
• Ileana Dacia Napau · Cugir, RO
• Ioan Napau · Rochester Hills, US
• Dean Lenane · Birmingham, US
• Matthew Essian · Clinton Township, US
• Antal Teer · Mettmann, DE
• Sapan M. POPTANI · Northville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 18, 2017
• Grant date: Nov 26, 2019
• Expiry date: Sep 13, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/0715
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat adjustment assembly includes a housing, a worm, a gear, and a rail. The worm is disposed within the housing for rotation about a first axis and including a helical thread defining an arcuate profile extending about the first axis. The gear is disposed within the housing for rotation about a second axis and is meshingly-engaged with the worm. The rail extends through the housing and the gear for rotation about a third axis. The rail is meshingly-engaged with the gear.