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Longitudinal adjusting device for a vehicle seat, comprising a separable upper and lower rail

US9701217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

18Claims

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Assignee

Johnson Controls, Inc. · US

Inventors

Dirk Eckenroth · Bensberg, DE
Holger Röbkes · Solingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 23, 2011
Grant date	Jul 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 1, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2/0868
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A longitudinal adjusting device for a vehicle seat, includes a lower rail and an upper rail, wherein the upper rail is arranged longitudinally displaceably in the lower rail. The upper rail is engaged with the lower rail. A retaining and guiding element is designed, integrally formed or arranged on an upper edge of the lower rail. The element holds the upper rail on the lower rail in the operating position. At least two locking elements are arranged on and/or integrated in the upper rail and after same are unlocked. The upper rail and a vehicle seat attached thereto in a predefined position can be separated from the lower rail.

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