Patent ID: 8382057
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: B60N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A seat track system for a seat of a vehicle comprising: at least one seat track having a lower track member adapted to be fixed to a vehicle structure and an upper track member adapted to be connected to a seat and moveable relative to the lower track member; a locking member disposed in said lower track member, said locking member having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough; a plurality of movable locking elements, said locking elements being non-rotatable and movable axially, at least two of said locking elements extending into said apertures of said locking member such that said locking elements do not extend through said lower track member; a plurality of springs, one of said springs disposed about one of said locking elements and cooperating with said locking member to urge said locking elements toward said lower track member; and an adjustable locking mechanism connected to said upper track member and engagable with said locking elements to assist in the axial movement of said locking elements to allow said upper track member to be moved relative to said lower track member.