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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
May. 23, 2008
Klaus Walter, Paderborn, DE;
Joerg Sternberg, Rheda-Wiedenbru, DE;
Andre Schebaum, Steinhagen, DE;
Marc Laumeier, Langenberg, DE;
Michael Wojatzki, Ennigerloh, DE;
Hans-peter Mischer, Bad Meinberg, DE;
Klaus Walter, Paderborn, DE;
Joerg Sternberg, Rheda-Wiedenbru, DE;
Andre Schebaum, Steinhagen, DE;
Marc Laumeier, Langenberg, DE;
Michael Wojatzki, Ennigerloh, DE;
Hans-Peter Mischer, Bad Meinberg, DE;
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A longitudinal seat adjustment apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a first seat support member that is attachable to a vehicle. A second seat support member that is movable with respect to the first seat support member and configured to support the seat such that the seat is movable with the second seat support member is also provided. A locking member that is movable generally vertically with respect to the first and second seat support members between a locked position and an unlocked position for locking and unlocking the second seat support member with respect to the first seat support member is additionally provided. The locking member is a substantially planar two-part locking member and includes a first part generally horizontally movable with respect to a second part.