Patent · US Expired

Method of installing a vehicle interior

US6145910A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1999
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/01583
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of fastening a seat to a vehicle floor having preexisting seat mounting locations includes providing a seat having a frame with mounting locations different from the preexisting mounting locations of the vehicle floor. An adapter bracket is provided having first mounting locations corresponding to the mounting locations of the vehicle floor and second mounting locations corresponding to the mounting locations of the frame of the seat. The adapter bracket is secured to the vehicle floor. The frame of the seat is secured to the adapter bracket, thereby fastening the seat to the vehicle floor. A method of installing various panels over a framework of a vehicle interior is also disclosed.

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