Aligning tower structure for locating a side shield on a base of a vehicle seat
US-2017291512-A1 · Oct 12, 2017 · US
Seat frame side shield with integral mounting bridge
US10093209B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10093209-B2 |
| Application number | US-201615146469-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | May 4, 2016 |
| Publication date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
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A side shield is provided for a seat frame. That side shield includes a body having a housing and an integral mounting bridge as well as a seat control switch assembly. The seat control switch assembly is held in an opening defined between the housing and the integral mounting bridge. In addition, a locator feature is carried on the integral mounting bridge. That locator feature receives a locator lug carried on the seat frame. A seat assembly is also provided.
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What is claimed: 1. A side shield for a seat frame, comprising: a body including a housing and an integral mounting bridge; a seat control switch assembly held in an opening defined between said housing and said integral mounting bridge; and a tapered receiver carried on said integral mounting bridge, said tapered receiver having a first open end and a second open end. 2. The side shield of claim 1 , wherein said first open end has a greater cross-sectional area than said second open end. 3. The side shield of claim 1 , including a plurality of mounting bosses on said housing that receive and hold a plurality of fasteners securing said seat control switch assembly to said body. 4. The side shield of claim 3 , wherein said housing includes a recessed portion and a plurality of apertures in said recessed portion that receive switch controls of said seat control switch assembly. 5. The side shield of claim 4 , wherein said integral mounting bridge has a first end that engages said housing on a first side of said recessed portion and a second end that engages said housing on a second side of said recessed portion. 6. A seat assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising: a side shield including a body having a housing and an integral mounting bridge with a locator feature; a seat frame including a locator lug received in said locator feature; and a seat control switch assembly held in an opening defined between said housing and said integral mounting bridge. 7. The seat assembly of claim 6 , further including a seat bottom and a seat back carried on said seat frame. 8. The seat assembly of claim 7 , wherein said locator feature is a tapered receiver. 9. The seat assembly of claim 8 , wherein said tapered receiver has a first open end and a second open end. 10. The seat assembly of claim 9 , wherein said first open end has a greater cross-sectional area than said second open end. 11. The seat assembly of claim 8 , including a plurality of mounting bosses on said housing that receive and hold a plurality of fasteners securing said seat control switch assembly to said body. 12. The seat assembly of claim 11 , wherein said housing includes a recessed portion and a plurality of apertures in said recessed portion that receive switch controls of said seat control switch assembly. 13. The seat assembly of claim 12 , wherein said integral mounting bridge has a first end that engages said housing on a first side of said recessed portion and a second end that engages said housing on a second side of said recessed portion. 14. A side shield for a seat frame, comprising: a body including a housing and an integral mounting bridge having a first end and a second end that engage said housing, said integral mounting bridge including a locator feature, wherein said locator feature is a tapered receiver having a first open end and a second open end. 15. The side shield of claim 14 , wherein said first open end has a greater cross-sectional area than said second open end.
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with logic circuits · CPC title
attachments thereof · CPC title
Removable protective coverings · CPC title
- B60N2/6009Primary
covering more than only the seat · CPC title
Hand-activated mechanical switches (B60N2/0229 takes precedence) · CPC title
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- What does patent US10093209B2 cover?
- A side shield is provided for a seat frame. That side shield includes a body having a housing and an integral mounting bridge as well as a seat control switch assembly. The seat control switch assembly is held in an opening defined between the housing and the integral mounting bridge. In addition, a locator feature is carried on the integral mounting bridge. That locator feature receives a loca…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60N2/6009. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 09 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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