Patent ID: 9079515
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A seat assembly comprising: a seat back capable of being rotated about an axis; a sidemember coupled to said seat back, said sidemember including uniform attachment surface having a lower support surface extending circumferentially about said axis and an upper support surface wherein said lower support surface and said upper support surface are at least approximately aligned in the same plane; a modular mounting plate having a rear mounting surface substantially aligned with said uniform attachment surface and wherein said modular mounting plate includes an upper weld section and an axial mounting surface and wherein said upper weld section is welded to said upper support surface, and said axial mounting surface engages said lower support surface; a five-door recline mechanism coupled to one of said sidemember and said modular mounting plate and; a latch assembly coupled to said modular mounting plate and engaging said five-door recline mechanism.