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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2004
Sri Boyina, Canton, MI (US);
Zhonghui(sean) MA, Westland, MI (US);
John Mcguckin, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Sri Boyina, Canton, MI (US);
Zhonghui(Sean) Ma, Westland, MI (US);
John McGuckin, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
An attachment structure for attaching a seat assembly to a vehicle underbody includes a first cross member that extends between a pair of side rails. The first cross member includes first and second transversely extending portions that each support a striker. A second cross member also extends between the pair of side rails. First and second longitudinal members extend between the first and second cross members. The first longitudinal member is attached to the first cross member at the first transversely extending portion and the second longitudinal member is attached to the second cross member at the second transversely extending portion. Straps are mounted to each of the first and second transversely extending portions, with one strap extending underneath each of the first or second longitudinal members. The first and second transversely extending portions each include a horseshoe shaped opening over which the respective striker extends. The attachment structure provides a robust connection between the seat assembly and the vehicle underbody.