Joints and connections – Structurally installed in diverse art device
Patent
1990-12-24
1991-10-29
Kundrat, Andrew V.
Joints and connections
Structurally installed in diverse art device
403331, 403353, F16D 100
Patent
active
050611089
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an arrangement for attaching a flexible elastomeric panel integrally formed with one or more female connectors to an automotive body support surface having one or more associated male connectors in a blind assembly connection. Each female connector comprises a cutting-tooth shaped notch molded in an attaching flange of the panel while the male connector comprises a elongated stem projecting from the support surface. The elongated stem includes a backing plate positioned in parallel spaced relation to the support surface defining a layered gap therebetween. The panel flange is moved into flush contact with the support surface enabling the support flange to be received in a layer-like gap with the stem adapted to be received in a lean-in passage of the female connector. As a result the blind assembly connection is permitted upon the panel being slid relative to the support surface in a self guided manner whereby the stem is cammed into a retaining groove portion of the notch in a resilient snap-in manner.
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Bien Alfred A.
Christenson Alfred W.
Keller, Jr. Herbert J.
Michael Riad E.
Niemitalo Gerald T.
Barthel Edward P.
Chrysler Corporation
Kundrat Andrew V.
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