Connector assembly for a vehicle seat

US11332043B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Johnathan Andrew Line · Northville, US
• Joseph Michael Kish · Canton, US
• David James Tippy · Ann Arbor, US
• Alan George Dry · Grosse Pointe Woods, US
• Jimmy Moua · Canton, US
• Adam Ewel · Royal Oak, US
• Joshua Gauthier · South Lyon, US
• Macit Aktas · Windsor, CA
• Michael P. Bell · Oklahoma City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 25, 2020
• Grant date: May 17, 2022
• Expiry date: Jan 29, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R16/023
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A track assembly for a vehicle seating assembly includes a track that defines a lateral channel and a central channel. The lateral channel is in communication with the central channel. A plurality of contact strips are coupled with the track and are positioned within the lateral channel. A rail cartridge is positioned within the central channel and is slidable along the track. The lateral channel is at least partially enclosed by the track and the rail cartridge. A support is operably coupled with the rail cartridge and extends from the central channel into the lateral channel. A plurality of contacts are operably coupled with the support and are configured to engage the plurality of contact strips.