Seat track assembly for use in an air vehicle

US11753172B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Alexander J. Matsuoka · Kirkland, US
• Mario A. Reyes · Mercer Island, US
• Michael-Lee Edward Frick · Shoreline, US
• Colin R. Kreiger · Lake Stevens, US
• Martin R. Grether · Bothell, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 20, 2021
• Grant date: Sep 12, 2023
• Expiry date: Jul 20, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H02G3/383
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat track assembly for use in a vehicle. The seat track assembly includes a floor joist including a main body extending in a longitudinal direction, a seat track channel defined in the main body, and at least one support flange extending in a lateral direction from the main body. A raceway is on the at least one support flange, wherein the raceway extends longitudinally along the floor joist, and has an interior sized to receive wiring therein. The seat track assembly also includes a track cover including a top plate. The raceway is positioned between the at least one support flange and the top plate, and the top plate extends past the raceway in the lateral direction.