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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2001
Akira Furukawa, Hamamatsu, JP;
Suzuki Motor Corporation, Hamamatsu, JP;
Abstract
A sliding rail structure that allows the back and forth travel of the seat with respect to the vehicle floor surface, wherein the sliding rail comprises a lower rail and an upper rail that is mounted on the seat in advance, and a groove longer than the lower rail is formed in the longitudinal direction of the floor panel constituting the vehicle floor surface. The lower rail and an extension that continues from the lower rail are installed in the groove and the upper rail slides inside the lower rail and extension This structure provides both satisfactory dimensional accuracy for installation of the seat and sliding rail as well as a long traveling distance in the longitudinal direction, facilitates passengers to get on and off the vehicle floor, and improves appearance.