Patent ID: 6305658
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
An automotive power seat sliding device, comprising:first and second lower rails adapted to be secured to a floor of a vehicle;first and second upper rails slidably and respectively engaged with the first and second lower rails and adapted to support thereon a seat;a cross beam member having both ends secured to the first and second upper rails respectively, so that the first and second upper rails slide on and along the first and second lower rails like a single unit;at least one drive shaft extending along the first upper rail and having a spiral groove formed therearound;a nut member secured to the first lower rail and operatively engaged with said drive shaft;an electric power unit supported by said cross beam member for rotating said drive shaft about an axis thereof;a supporting member connected to the first upper rail for rotatably supporting one end portion of said drive shaft; anda protector bracket secured to the first upper rail and having a recessed structure into which the other end of said drive shaft is received without contacting said recessed structure.