Patent ID: 7029215
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: B61D,B64D,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A track fastener assembly for use with a locking track of the type used to secure a seat or cargo apparatus to the floor of a vehicle, upper walls of said locking track defining a longitudinally-extending slot therein, upper walls of the slot having regularly spaced-apart enlarged openings along the length thereof separated by relatively narrower track segments defining locking segments, said track fastener assembly comprising: (a) an elongated bottom rail having forward and aft ends, and an axially-extending slide channel disposed therein; (b) an elongated base having forward and aft ends and including attachment means for attachment to said aft end of said bottom rail, said base having a longitudinal slot formed therein, at least one ramp disposed on an upper surface of said base adjacent a forward end of said longitudinal slot, and at least one downwardly-protruding track stop for engaging said enlarged openings of said track; (c) a rear slide movably attached to said base, said rear slide including a first rail received in said longitudinal slot of said base and carrying at least one downwardly-protruding locking stud for engaging said track; (d) a front slide slidably received in said slide channel, said front slide including a second rail received in said slide channel and carrying at least one additional downwardly-protruding locking stud for engaging said track; and (e) a generally horizontally extending locking rod having at least one helical groove formed in its outer surface, said locking rod being operatively connected to said bottom rail, said base, and said front and rear slides, such that rotation of said locking rod causes said front and rear slides and said locking studs to move longitudinally from an installation position to a locked position spaced away from said installation position.