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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2011
Michael Wojatzki, Ennigerloh, DE;
Hans-peter Mischer, Bad Meinberg, DE;
Klaus Walter, Paderborn, DE;
Marc Laumeier, Langenberg, DE;
Andre Schebaum, Steinhagen, DE;
Joerg Sternberg, Rheda-Wiedenbru, DE;
Stefan Schumacher, Allershausen, DE;
Michael Maddelein, Northville, MI (US);
Michael Wojatzki, Ennigerloh, DE;
Hans-Peter Mischer, Bad Meinberg, DE;
Klaus Walter, Paderborn, DE;
Marc Laumeier, Langenberg, DE;
Andre Schebaum, Steinhagen, DE;
Joerg Sternberg, Rheda-Wiedenbru, DE;
Stefan Schumacher, Allershausen, DE;
Michael Maddelein, Northville, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A seat adjustment apparatus includes a first rail and a second rail each having a plurality of openings that extend along a longitudinal axis, the openings being defined by spaced-apart locking surfaces. A locking mechanism having first and second locking portions is configured to engage the first and second rails. The first and second locking portions are selectively rotatable between a released position and a locked position. In the locked position, the first and second locking portions are configured for relative axial movement along the longitudinal axis such that the interaction of the locking mechanism with portions of the first and second rails attenuates longitudinal freeplay therebetween.