Abstract: A side airbag system (12) for a vehicle is provided. The side airbag system (12) includes a seatback frame (16) having a front side (20), a rear side (22), and an outboard side (24). The outboard side (24) of the seatback frame (16) has an airbag module (26) coupled thereto and extending substantially outboard from the seatback frame (16). The airbag module (26) is positioned for deploying an airbag (30) substantially forward. The rear side (22) of the seatback frame (10) has a rear cover panel (40) attached thereon. This rear cover panel (40) is a one-piece element for covering the airbag module (26) and both the rear side (22) and the outboard side (24) of the seatback frame (16). The system (12) also includes foam cushion padding (34), which is deformed by the airbag (30) upon its deployment.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first row of seats, a second row of seats spaced from the first row of seats, a third row of seats spaced from the second row of seats, and the second row of seats slide laterally to allow ingress and egress to the third row of seats.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft system for an automotive vehicle positions the driver seat of the vehicle in an undriveable position. The system includes a seat having a seat back and a seat base both of which have a fore and aft position. A first motor is operatively coupled to the seat back for moving the seat back between the fore and aft position. A second motor is operatively coupled to the seat base for moving the seat base between the fore and aft position. An input device generates an activation signal. A controller is connected to the first motor, the second motor, the input device and a power source. The controller upon receiving the activation signal connects the power source to the first motor and second motor whereby the first motor moves the seat back to the fore position and the second motor moves the seat base to the fore position.

Abstract: A rotary action switch assembly for a vehicle seat includes a base member operatively connected to a seat portion of a vehicle seat, an actuator member operatively connected to a back portion of the vehicle seat, and a rotatable contact structure disposed between the base member and the actuator member for opening and closing circuits indicate of inclination of the back portion relative to the seat portion.

Abstract: An adjustable rotary action switch assembly for a vehicle seat includes a base member operatively connected to a seat portion of a vehicle seat, a first actuator member operatively connected to a back portion of the vehicle seat, a second actuator member operatively connected to a recliner mechanism interconnecting the seat portion and back portion, contacts disposed between the base member and the first actuator member for opening and closing circuits indicative of inclination of the back portion relative to the seat portion, and adjuster structure cooperating with the second actuator member and the contacts for adjusting contact between the contacts and one of the circuits upon movement of the recliner mechanism.

Abstract: A passenger seat (10) having a seat base (12) and a seam back (14) including an adjustable lumbar support member (70) is disclosed for enhancing passenger comfort and reducing passenger fatigue during long trips. The seat back (14) includes a pelvic support member (60) and a thoracic support member (74) flexibly interconnected to the lumbar support member (70) such that when the lumbar support member is adjusted, the pelvic and thoracic support members adjust to provide improved support for the back of the passenger.

Abstract: A vehicle seat for an occupant of a vehicle includes a generally horizontal seat portion mounted to vehicle structure, a generally upright back portion, a confection mechanism interconnecting the seat portion and the back portion to allow the back portion to rotate relative to the seat portion between a forward dump position and a rearward recline position and a powered mechanism for driving the back portion between the forward dump position and the rearward recline position in response to an occupant input.

Abstract: A reversible clutch release bearing assembly (20) including a housing (32) forming by identical first and second parts (34) and (35) engaged by a shifting fork (33). First and second parts of the housing each include a bearing cavity portion (36) surrounded by a perimeter lip (38). An anti-friction bearing (39) is contained within a bearing cavity (37) defined by the bearing cavity portions (36). A pair of wear pads (48) are attached at spaced locations to the outer side of the perimeter lips (38). The perimeter lips (38) extend on one side of the first and second parts of the housing to form flanges (50). Planar fork guide surfaces (52) are secured to the flanges (50) by a U-shaped bracket (54).