Automotive multi-position seat assembly

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2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Changeable or reversible supporting surface

Back

C297S383000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07125076

ABSTRACT:
A seat assembly is disclosed for a passenger vehicle which provides multiple positions by translating a seat back between a fore position and an aft position relative to the seat bottom. A carriage is disclosed mounted to a track within a seat bottom for translating the seat back to the fore and aft positions. A motor and transmission are disclosed for driving the carriage. Additionally, a mechanism is disclosed for adjusting the tilt angle of the seat back as it is translated. A method for adjusting a seat assembly is provided.

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