Vehicle child seat attachment structure
US6932407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/2809
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle child seat attachment structure basically comprises a vehicle body panel and a sheet metal structural member. The sheet metal structural member is fixedly coupled to the vehicle body panel to create a space between the vehicle body panel and a cabin facing portion of the sheet metal structural member. The cabin facing portion of the sheet metal structural member is configured and arranged to form at least a first bar portion of an integrated child seat tether anchor that is arranged and dimensioned to receive a child seat tether clip. The sheet metal structural member is reinforced by a reinforcement plate configured and arranged to form at least a second bar portion of the integrated child seat tether anchor that is arranged and dimensioned to overlie the first bar portion such that the child seat tether clip is fastened around the first and second bar portions.
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