Full memory seat track mechanism
US9919622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2002/126
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat track assembly includes a latch mechanism operable to allow movement of a movable track relative to a fixed track between a plurality of positions. A memory mechanism is operable between a home position, coupled with the movable track, and a memory position, coupled with the fixed track, to define a selected position. Actuation of the memory mechanism to the memory position unlocks the latch mechanism to allow movement of the movable track in a first direction away from the selected position to an easy-entry position. In response to movement of the movable track in a second direction from the easy-entry position, the memory mechanism blocks the movable track at the selected position, allowing the latch mechanism to lock and the memory mechanism to return to the home position. The latch mechanism operates independently to unlock the latch mechanism when the memory mechanism is in the home position.
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