CPC B64D 11/0696 (2013.01) | 20 Claims |
1. A seat track assembly for use in a vehicle, the seat track assembly comprising:
a floor joist comprising a main body extending in a longitudinal direction, a seat track channel defined in the main body, and at least one support flange extending in a lateral direction from the main body;
a raceway on the at least one support flange, wherein the raceway extends longitudinally along the floor joist, and comprises an interior sized to receive wiring therein; and
a track cover comprising a top plate, wherein the raceway is positioned between the at least one support flange and the top plate, and wherein the top plate extends past the raceway in the lateral direction;
wherein the main body comprises a first retaining lip that defines a top opening in the seat track channel, the track cover comprising a first coupling member oriented for insertion through the top opening to selectively engage the first retaining lip; and
wherein the raceway comprises a second retaining lip that defines a top opening providing access to the interior, the track cover comprising a second coupling member oriented for insertion through the top opening to selectively engage the second retaining lip.
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