Seat position detecting apparatus, a rail position detecting apparatus and a movable body detecting apparatus
US7564234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/0272
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat position detecting apparatus includes a fixed rail fixed on a vehicle floor, a movable rail at which a vehicle seat is supported for sliding on the fixed rail, and a position detecting mechanism directly mounted at one of either the fixed rail or the movable rail for detecting a relative position between the fixed rail and the movable rail by detecting the other of either the fixed rail or the movable rail, wherein a first engaging mechanism is provided at either the fixed rail or the movable rail at which the position detecting mechanism is mounted, and a second engaging mechanism provided complementarily to the first engaging mechanism engages with the first engaging mechanism through the position detecting mechanism.
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