Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting overload forces through the structure of an automative seat track assembly, and for making such a seat track assembly provides slidably interlinked seat track profiles having enhanced bending and therefore separation resistance by virtue of an integral formed rib section which incorporates material into the section which is nominally provided from a reduced thickness portion of the profile which has been rolled to achieve material transfer, and which is subjected mainly to tension (as opposed to bending) forces during use. The resultant seat track assembly is stronger and lighter in use than conventional seat track assemblies.

Abstract: A vehicle seat slide mechanism has an upper rail provided with a pawl which holds an engagement member in a position where a trigger is disengaged from a lower rail while an upper rail is moved forwardly. A memory member comprises a front surface, a ramp surface, and a slot engageable by the engagement member in the form of a pin, whereby on rearward movement of the upper rail, the pawl engages the front surface and releases the pin which is moved along the ramp surface and into the slot.