This frame for a seat carrier of a vehicle seat is provided with a left and a right side part (20, 22) and with a left and a right front swiveling prop (52, 54). The swiveling prop (52) is hinged in the front area of the left side part (20) and the right swiveling prop (54) in the front area of the right side part (22) and an adjusting device is provided by means of which the incline of the two swiveling props (52, 54) may be adjusted. One swiveling prop (52) a) is arranged on the outer side of the side part (20) to which it belongs, b) is hooked out downwards starting from the hinge joint connecting it to this side part (20), c) has a stiffening (64) across its plane of motion and d) is rigidly connected with the other swivelling prop (54) via a cross tube (50).