Closure fasteners – Bolts – Swinging
Patent
1997-02-28
1998-07-28
Meyers, Steven N.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Swinging
292340, E05C 306
Patent
active
057853657
ABSTRACT:
An anti-snagging loop striker for use with a door latch for securing a door in a closed position on a vehicle. The striker includes a ramp adjacent the rivet head connecting the crossbar to the leading leg of the striker to prevent sheet metal from the door from catching on such head and impeding opening of the door from outside the vehicle following an accident.
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General Motors Corporation
Meyers Steven N.
Pham Tuyet-Phuong
Plant Lawrence B.
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