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Method for molding a retainer for seat

US5716578A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1995
Grant dateFeb 10, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7111
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retainer for a seat that can be molded by a pair of metal molds and which prevents water from entering into a portion which locks a hook member. The retainer for a seat comprises: a box-shaped leg body with an opening being inserted through a mounting hole; a flange extending outwardly from a vicinity of the opening; pawl portions protruding from outer surfaces of the leg body, and the peripheral edge of the mounting hole is held between the pawl portions and the flange; and retaining bodies protruding from the inner surfaces of the leg body in the direction of approaching each other, and resillently retaining a hook member which is inserted through the opening.

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