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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2007
David A. Kazyak, Brighton, MI (US);
Michael J. Leighton, LaSalle, CA;
William S. Brewer, Plymouth, MI (US);
Simon Moore, Brighton, MI (US);
Todd M. Tommelein, Saline, MI (US);
David A. Kazyak, Brighton, MI (US);
Michael J. Leighton, LaSalle, CA;
William S. Brewer, Plymouth, MI (US);
Simon Moore, Brighton, MI (US);
Todd M. Tommelein, Saline, MI (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A track assembly for a vehicle seat includes a first track member and a reinforcing member. The first track member has a first portion defining a first set of apertures configured to receive a locking device. The reinforcing member, which may be in the form of a plate, is coupled to the first portion and defines a second set of apertures corresponding to the first set of apertures. The second set of apertures are also configured to receive the locking device. The reinforcing member is configured to reinforce the first track member in an area around and between the first set of apertures.