Back panel lower clip anchorage features for dynamic events

US9931999B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Johnathan Andrew Line · Northville, US
• Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr. · Shelby Charter Township, US
• Christian J. Hosbach · Taylor, US
• Marcos Silva Kondrad · Chesterfield Township, US
• Nicholas Alphonse Billardello · Chesterfield Township, US
• S. M. Akbar Berry · Windsor, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 17, 2015
• Grant date: Apr 3, 2018
• Expiry date: Oct 4, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/0264
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback frame having a lower cross member. A back panel is operably coupled to the seatback frame and includes internal posts configured to receive a retention clip. The retention clip includes first and second catches that engage notches on the internal posts of the back panel. The retention clips further include retention hooks. An anchorage bracket is operably coupled to the lower cross member and includes fastener slots configured to receive the retention hooks to secure the back panel with the anchorage bracket. Wire harness features are disposed on distal ends of the anchorage bracket. Wiring is routed between the lower cross member and the anchorage bracket.