Integrated attachments-seat frame
US5718478A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/072
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat assembly (10) of the type utilized in automotive vehicles for supporting an occupant including a track with upper (18) and lower (20,20') rails, the upper rail (18) being an extruded C-shaped channel having side walls (26 and 28) and a top (34) extending therebetween. The upper rail (18) is characterized by a retaining wing (30) integral with and extending downwardly (30) and upwardly (32) from and in spaced relationship to the adjacent side wall (26). A tab (40) extends outwardly from the first side (26) and forms an extension of the top (34). A suspension (50) for supporting a cushion (54) is attached to a pair of spaced members (18) by suspension hooks (52) which are hooked over the tabs (40). A fabric cover (56) is disposed over the cushion and is attached to the members (18) by trim hooks which are likewise hooked over the wings (30).
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