This utility model discloses a horizontal drive
assembly for an automotive seat, including a motor and a housing. A worm gear and a
helical gear are housed within the housing. The motor is connected to the worm gear via a transmission drive to drive its rotation. The worm gear meshes with the
helical gear to transmit the worm's rotation to the
helical gear, causing it to rotate. Two bushings are arranged opposite each other within the housing. Shoulders are designed at both ends of the helical gear, and these shoulders are inserted into the two bushings to limit and fix the helical gear while allowing it to rotate relative to the bushings. Two collars are also designed at both ends of the helical gear, enclosing the ends of the helical gear teeth and positioned between the shoulders and the teeth. The outer
diameter of the shoulders is smaller than the outer
diameter of the collars. When the helical gear rotates, the outer end face of the collars can directly contact the inner end face of the corresponding
bushing. This utility model effectively avoids direct friction between the irregular end face of the helical gear and the bushings, simplifies the component structure, avoids the abnormal
noise problem caused by friction of
metal gaskets, and has significant
economic benefits.