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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 15, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2017
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Mark Caye, Allen Park, MI (US);
Glenn Scott, Dexter, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A latch to latch a seatback to a frame of a vehicle comprises: a first seatback attachment portion; a first extended portion connected to the first seatback attachment portion that extends generally rearward from the first seatback attachment portion; a first interface portion connected to the first extended portion at a first bend that extends at an angle downward and forward from the first bend; and a retainer portion connected to the first interface portion at a bend forming a first retaining lip. The latch can further comprise a second seatback attachment portion and a second extended portion connected to the second seatback attachment portion that extends generally rearward from the second seatback attachment portion. The latch can further comprise a second interface portion connected to the second extended portion at a second bend that extends at an angle upward and forward from the second bend.