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Interior attachment apparatus and method for a vehicle component

US7010841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateMar 14, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49947
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mount assembly and method are provided for securing a component to an interior mounting surface in a vehicle having a sunroof. Initially, a sunroof frame is provided. The sunroof frame includes a cross-member disposed laterally relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The component is then attached to the cross-member of the sunroof frame such that the cross-member supports the weight of the component.

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