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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2006
Filed:
May. 26, 2004
Mohammad Saberan, New Baltimore, MI (US);
Daniel Armagost, Orion, MI (US);
Gerald S. Locke, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Mohammad Saberan, New Baltimore, MI (US);
Daniel Armagost, Orion, MI (US);
Gerald S. Locke, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
An automotive seat assembly with improved side impact rigidity is provided including a seat frame. The seat frame includes a frame track, a frame base slidably engaged to the frame track, and a frame back rotatably engaged to the frame base. A rear lateral support assembly includes a support frame attached to a rear portion of the frame base such that the support frame is movable in concert with the frame base. The support frame defines a pocket portion. A tubular member is positioned within the pocket portion. A rocker panel end cap assembly secures a first end of the tubular member within the pocket portion. The rocker panel end cap positioned to engage a rocker panel during side impact. A tunnel console end cap assembly secures a second end of the tubular member within the pocket portion. The tunnel console end cap assembly is positioned to engage a tunnel console such that the tubular member generates a rigid support between the rocker panel and the tunnel console.