MOUNTING ADAPTOR FOR SEAT ASSEMBLY, AND SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING MOUNTING ADAPTOR

摘要

Adaptors (16) are disclosed for a seat assembly. The adaptors may be used for mounting a support extending substantially across a frame (12) between first and second side members. The adaptor (16) may be attachable to an opening in the frame. The support (16, 30) may include a hook (52) having a bending distal end. The adaptor includes a non-metal body including a mounting structure configured for attaching the body to the opening in the frame, a passageway (58) extending through the body for receiving the hook, and a seat within the body for securing the bending distal end of the hook to the adaptor. The mounting structure is configured so that when the support is loaded the adaptor is loaded by the hook substantially in compression. Alternatively, other designs with the loading in compression or tension are possible. Seat assemblies and methods of assembly are also disclosed.