Patent ID: 6572066
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A seat track assembly comprising, in combination:a first track assembly comprising a first track; a second track assembly operably connected to the first track assembly and comprising a second track movable relative to the first track; and a latch movable from a latching position wherein the second track is secured with respect to the first track and an unlatching position wherein the second track is movable with respect to the first track, the latch including an attachment portion secured to the second track, a latch portion adapted to cooperate with the first track to form an interlock therebetween and substantially prevent movement of the second track relative to the first track, and an intermediate portion connecting the attachment portion and the latch portion, wherein a snap-fit connection is provided between the attachment portion and the second track; wherein the snap fit connection includes one of the attachment portion and the second track having a protrusion which engages the other of the attachment portion and the second track to form an interference which secures the attachment portion to the second track and one of the attachment portion and the second track having a resiliently deflectable portion such that the deflectable portion deflects to remove the interference as the attachment portion and the second track are brought together and resiliently snaps back to reform the interference when the attachment portion is secured to the second track.