SEAT TRACKS WITH COMPOSITE FRAMES Provided are seat tracks (100) comprising composite frames (110) and methods of fabricating such seat tracks (100). A composite frame (110) comprises two sets of fibres (119a, 119b) having different orientations. The first fibres (119a) may extend parallel to the principal axis (101) of the track (100), while the second fibres (119b) may extend within planes (103) perpendicular to that axis (101). Various characteristics of these fibres (119a, 199b) may be specifically selected such that the mechanical strength of the frame (110) in the principal axis (101) direction is greater than other directions. In other words, the composite frame (110) may have anisotropic properties. This difference ensures that adequate support is provided during both normal conditions and extreme conditions. Specifically, during the normal operating conditions, most loads may be directed vertically, while at the extreme conditions most loads may be directed horizontally. Aligning the fibre orientation of the composite frame (110) with various directions of expected load allows forming a very light yet sufficiently supportive seat track (100). Cu 0) ci) -~~~ ~ x
Seat tracks with composite frames
2020-11-05
Patent
Electronic Resource
English