Patent ID: 6254188
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
An assembly for mounting a seat within a vehicle comprising, in combination:a first track;a second track supported for movement relative to said first track;a locking device supported on said second track and moveable between a locked position where said locking device maintains said second track in a desired position and an unlocked position wherein said second track is movable relative to said first track;a release member that selectively moves into a release position to move said locking device out of said locked position and maintain said locking device in said unlocked position such that said second track can move relative to said first track, wherein said release member includes an engaging portion that applies a lateral force to slidably engage said locking device to move said locking device between said locked and unlocked positions; andat least one spring member for resiliently connecting said locking device and said release member.