Seat frame side shield with integral mounting bridge
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsJose Alfredo Peregrina Loera, Francisco Javier Ferreira Yanez, Edgardo Fabricio Ortiz Hernandez, Carlos Alberto Caballero De Ita
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Abstract
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.
Claims15
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;
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- a tapered receiver carried on said integral mounting bridge, said tapered receiver having a first open end and a second open end.
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;
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- a seat control switch assembly held in an opening defined between said housing and said integral mounting bridge.
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.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.