Removable vehicle seat assembly having angled striker surface
US9694715B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/933
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat assembly includes a removable vehicle seat having a front latch, a rear latch, and a seat mounting bracket adapted to be coupled to a vehicle floor. The front latch includes a striker receiving slot having a slot width, and the seat mounting bracket includes a front and rear striker, where the front striker is configured to be received in the receiving slot. The front striker includes an engagement portion having a flat, angled engagement surface in cross-section. In an installation position of the seat, the front latch receives the engagement portion with the engagement surface being substantially parallel to the receiving slot thereby providing for a clearance fit. In an installed position of the seat, the receiving slot is angled relative to the engagement surface such that the front striker engages opposing walls of the receiving slot thereby establishing an interference fit between the striker and front latch.
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