Abstract: An apparatus includes at least one fender member supported by a vehicle and a tie down member associated with the at least one fender member. The tie down member is movable between a use position and a stowed position.

Abstract: A positionable platform for an interior of a vehicle comprising: a planar top surface; a bottom housing with a channel; and a releasable locking mechanism disposed between the planar top surface and the bottom housing. The releasable locking mechanism includes: a first bracket; a second bracket layered beside the first bracket; a button accessible for manipulation connected to the first bracket; a locked state where the second bracket extends into the channel; and an unlocked state where the movement of the button in a first direction causes movement of the first bracket in the first direction, which causes movement of the second bracket in a second direction different than the first direction that withdraws the second bracket from the channel or reduces the extension of the second bracket into the channel.

Abstract: A positionable platform for an interior of a vehicle comprising: a planar top surface; a bottom housing with a channel; and a releasable locking mechanism disposed between the planar top surface and the bottom housing. The releasable locking mechanism includes: a first bracket; a second bracket layered beside the first bracket; a button accessible for manipulation connected to the first bracket; a locked state where the second bracket extends into the channel; and an unlocked state where the movement of the button in a first direction causes movement of the first bracket in the first direction, which causes movement of the second bracket in a second direction different than the first direction that withdraws the second bracket from the channel or reduces the extension of the second bracket into the channel.

Abstract: A convenience assembly includes a work surface coupled to a support structure by a mounting structure. A switch protrudes from the support structure toward an underside of the mounting structure. A switch-actuation assembly is positioned between the support structure and the work surface and is movable between raised and lowered positions relative to the switch to indicate a rotational position of the work surface relative to the support structure.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a latch mechanism configured to retain a movable interior component when the latch mechanism is latched. A movable latch release is operably connected to the latch mechanism. A bidirectional inertia lock includes an actuator member that unlatches the latch mechanism, and an inertia lock member that moves from an unlocked position to a locked position in response to vehicle acceleration in a fore-aft direction and a side-to-side direction. The inertia lock member prevents movement of the actuator member to the actuated position when the inertia lock member is in the locked position.

Abstract: A convenience assembly includes a work surface coupled to a support structure by a mounting structure. A switch protrudes from the support structure toward an underside of the mounting structure. A switch-actuation assembly is positioned between the support structure and the work surface and is movable between raised and lowered positions relative to the switch to indicate a rotational position of the work surface relative to the support structure.

Abstract: An attachment device for securing two component parts together includes a snap tab fastener and a snap tab housing. The snap tab fastener includes a base, a resilient snap tab depending from the base and a four-way locator depending from the base. The snap tab housing includes a first receiver and a second receiver. The snap tab engages the first receiver and the four-way locator engages the second receiver when the snap tab fastener is connected to the snap tab housing.

Abstract: A vehicular seat bracket assembly is provided that includes a bracket body comprising a plurality of retention features and a forwardly disposed tab, each configured to couple the bracket body to a seat pan. The bracket assembly also includes a plurality of clasps on the body configured to couple the body to a lateral support member of a seat. The plurality of clasps also includes a plurality of flexing members configured to dissipate variations in seat loads.

Abstract: A spring clip includes a base, a post carried on the base and a single resilient cantilevered leg depending from the post. That resilient cantilevered leg includes an S-curve segment and a distal end having a double blocked notch.

Abstract: A spring clip is provided. That spring clip includes a body having a support post, a first cantilever bar and a second cantilever bar. Junctures between the cantilever bars and the support post include necks and bends. S-curve segments are provided at the ends of those bends.

Abstract: A spring clip includes a first frangible feature extending between a first cantilever bar and a support post and a second frangible feature extending between a second cantilever bar and the support post. The frangible features provide a readily perceived indication of proper spring clip installation.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided herein. The vehicle seat includes a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat bottom. An adjustment assembly is operably coupled with the seat and includes a linear actuator. The linear actuator is configured to release a recliner mechanism when moved in a first direction and is configured to release a track assembly when moved in a second direction.

Abstract: A vehicular seat bracket assembly is provided that includes a bracket body comprising a plurality of retention features and a forwardly disposed tab, each configured to couple the bracket body to a seat pan. The bracket assembly also includes a plurality of clasps on the body configured to couple the body to a lateral support member of a seat. The plurality of clasps also includes a plurality of flexing members configured to dissipate variations in seat loads.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided herein. The vehicle seat includes a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat bottom. An adjustment assembly is operably coupled with the seat and includes a linear actuator. The linear actuator is configured to release a recliner mechanism when moved in a first direction and is configured to release a track assembly when moved in a second direction.

Abstract: An attachment device for securing two component parts together includes a snap tab fastener and a snap tab housing. The snap tab fastener includes a base, a resilient snap tab depending from the base and a four-way locator depending from the base. The snap tab housing includes a first receiver and a second receiver. The snap tab engages the first receiver and the four-way locator engages the second receiver when the snap tab fastener is connected to the snap tab housing.

Abstract: A release mechanism for a reclining vehicle seat assembly includes an activation mechanism, for example a lever or handle, and a transmission. The transmission is coupled to the activation mechanism via a wire for releasing a seat back of the vehicle seat assembly. The transmission includes a plurality of meshed gears for transmitting a torque created by movement of the activation mechanism from a gear of the plurality of gears attached to the wire to a shaft associated with the seat back. Rotation of the shaft releases the seat back for rotation. A shield partially covers a side of the base and seat back, and covers the transmission and wire. The activation mechanism is uncovered allowing the passenger to activate the release mechanism and is positioned in a readily accessible zone relative a passenger hip point. The position avoids interference with the seat belt and occupies minimal space between the side shield and vehicle side.

Abstract: A spring clip includes a base, a post carried on the base and a single resilient cantilevered leg depending from the post. That resilient cantilevered leg includes an S-curve segment and a distal end having a double blocked notch.

Abstract: A spring clip includes a first frangible feature extending between a first cantilever bar and a support post and a second frangible feature extending between a second cantilever bar and the support post. The frangible features provide a readily perceived indication of proper spring clip installation.

Abstract: A spring clip includes a body having (a) a base, (b) a support post carried on the base, (c) a first cantilever bar carried on the support post, (d) a second cantilever bar carried on the support post and (e) at least one gusset reinforcing the first and second cantilever bars.

Abstract: A spring clip includes a body having a base, a support post carried on the base, three cantilevered bars carried on the support post and a 4-way locator fixed to the base.