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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2006
Scott A. Hansen, Holland, MI (US);
John D. Spencer, Allendale, MI (US);
Jeremy J. Gauthier, Plainwell, MI (US);
Miklos A. Kovach, Holland, MI (US);
Elindo G. Castro, Wyoming, MI (US);
Scott A. Hansen, Holland, MI (US);
John D. Spencer, Allendale, MI (US);
Jeremy J. Gauthier, Plainwell, MI (US);
Miklos A. Kovach, Holland, MI (US);
Elindo G. Castro, Wyoming, MI (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
An electrification system for use with an article slidably supported on a track within a vehicle is provided. The electrification system comprises a conductor assembly including a positive conductive interface supported parallel and adjacent to a negative conductive interface. The conductor assembly is configured to extend substantially the length of the track. The electrification system further comprises a contact assembly including a positive contact in electrical communication with the positive conductive interface and a negative contact in electrical communication with the negative conductive interface. The contact assembly is configured to be fixed relative to the article. The contact assembly remains in electrical communication with the conductor assembly as the article is selectively moved along the track to provide continuous electrical power to the article as the article is moved.