Supports – Stand – Horizontally movable support surface
Reexamination Certificate
2001-11-20
2003-01-28
Chan, Korie (Department: 3632)
Supports
Stand
Horizontally movable support surface
C248S424000, C296S065130
Reexamination Certificate
active
06511032
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates generally to seats for vehicles and, more particularly, to a seat track protector assembly for a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is known to provide a seat for a vehicle such as a sport utility vehicle or a pick-up truck. Typically, the seat includes a generally horizontal seat portion and a generally vertical back portion operatively connected to the seat portion. The seat may include at least one, preferably a pair of tracks to allow longitudinal adjustment of the seat portion. The tracks are spaced laterally and extend longitudinally and are secured to vehicle structure such as a seat riser by suitable means such as fasteners. The tracks are steel, rolled sections with a fixed lower track member and a sliding upper track member. The tracks may be manually adjusted longitudinally or by power. When the seat is adjusted rearward, the upper track member moves into a rear passenger occupant foot space where it can be contacted by a foot of an,occupant.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a seat track protector assembly for a vehicle. The seat track protector assembly includes a cover for a rear of a seat track, which matches a shape of an upper track member and moves with the upper track member until it is disposed on a lower: track member for the seat track as the upper track member moves forward of the lower track member. In addition, the seat track protector assembly includes a spring cooperating with the cover and is attached to the fixed lower track. As the upper track member moves rearward, the cover is engaged and moved rearward, thereby providing protection in any seat position.
The seat track protector assembly of the present invention is disposed over a track member of the seat, substantially: reducing risk of sharp foot contact with the track member by an occupant. The seat track protector assembly also improves the appearance of the seat track. The assembly is self-contained to fit to an existing seat track using simple fasteners from under the seat track. Therefore, it provides an easy retrofit while offering a durable, tamper-resistant character.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5285993 (1994-02-01), Kamata et al.
patent: 5482243 (1996-01-01), Minder
Chan Korie
General Motors Corporation
Hargitt Laura C.
Weinhold Ingrid
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