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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2009
Shawn G. Quinn, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
David B. Declerck, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Tehui Peng, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Brian J. Schachermeyer, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Shawn G. Quinn, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
David B. Declerck, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Tehui Peng, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Brian J. Schachermeyer, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A mounting apparatus is provided for securing a component to a base on a vehicle. The component has a first longitudinal lip extending along a first side thereof and a second longitudinal lip extending along a second side substantially opposite the first side. The mounting apparatus comprises an elongate track assembly configured to be fixedly coupled to the base and having first and second edge sections. The first edge section is configured to secure the first lip, and the second edge section is configured to form a wall. A wedge assembly is coupled to the track assembly for engaging the wall and the second lip to secure the component on the track assembly.