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Modular assembly cross-tube attachment tab designs and functions

US10391910B2 · kind B2 · utility

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532References

18Claims

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Johnathan Andrew Line · Northville, US
S. M. Akbar Berry · Windsor, CA
David Andree · Wixom, US
Mandeep Singh Sidhu · Pflugerville, US
Carol Casey · Dearborn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 2, 2016
Grant date	Aug 27, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 1, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2205/00
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seating assembly includes a seat. A front assembly bracket is coupled to an underside of the seat. A rearward retention member defines a receiving aperture to receive a front cross-tube. A polymeric overmold is disposed over the rearward retention member. A forward retention member is operable between open and closed positions and is disposed proximate the rearward retention member. A rear assembly bracket includes a tab end operably coupled with the seat. A rounded body is configured to close engage a rear cross-tube. A fastener end is configured to secure the rear assembly bracket against the cross-tube.

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