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Seat track assembly with mechanical memory

US5137331A · kind A · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1990
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/123
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An easy entry seat track assembly is provided. The assembly includes a mechanical memory for the comfort position when the seat is moved to the easy entry position and returned. A latching mechanism is provided which engages a latching plate at a multiplicity of positions to establish a comfort setting for the occupant. A handle is provided to establish the comfort setting. The handles has a detent which is automatically releasably engageable with the latch mechanism when the seat moves to the easy entry position and returns to the comfort position.

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