Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
C248S429000, C074S526000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07082854
ABSTRACT:
A positive engagement latching mechanism (22) for a seat assembly (10) of a vehicle includes a track member (28) having a multiple apertures (30), each of which having nonuniform width. Multiple engageable devices (42), each having a tapered engagement portion (52), positively engage in the apertures (30). A latching mechanism engagement-maintaining system (24) for a seat track assembly (12) of the seat assembly (10) includes an engageable device housing (40) having a tapered sides (46) that corresponds with a contour of an adjacent track member edge (48). A shear load resistive device (88) is coupled to the housing (40) and a track member (26) and resists vertical travel of the track member (26) in relation to the housing (40). A load guide (90) is coupled to the housing (40) and to the track member (26) and guides direction of travel of the track member (26) under loading conditions.
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Abdella David J.
Goodbred Neil G.
King Anita M.
LaFontaine Earl J.
Lear Corporation
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