Patent ID: 7628370
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: B64C,G01N

Abstract:
1. A method of mounting a seat track to a test fixture, comprising: a. providing a seat track comprising a vertical member and a base plate having an upper surface and a bottom surface, wherein the vertical member extends downwardly from the bottom surface of the base plate; b. clamping the vertical member with at least one clamping member, wherein the clamping member is beneath the base plate; c. providing a load cell as the test fixture below the base plate and the vertical member; d. connecting the at least one clamping member to the test fixture; e. contacting the upper surface of the base plate with at least one bracket, wherein one end of the bracket is mounted on the base plate; f. connecting the other end of the bracket to the at least one clamping member; g. contacting the base plate with at least one rectangular section on the bottom surface of the base plate so that the base plate is clamped between the at least one bracket and the at least one rectangular section; and h. clamping the base plate between one end of a second bracket and a second rectangular section and connecting the other end of the second bracket to the test fixture.