Method of attaching a locator stud on a panel

Details Method of attaching a locator stud on a panel Method of attaching a locator stud on a panel

2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Cozart, Jermie E. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S515000, C029S522100, C029S525050, C029S525060, C029S243500, C403S280000, C403S282000, C403S285000, C411S107000, C411S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10670622

ABSTRACT:
A locator stud including a shank and a flange portion integral and coaxially aligned with the shank and a bearing surface between the shank and the flange portion, a method of installation in a panel, including forming an opening in the panel, inserting the flange portion into the panel opening and driving a plunger having an opening receiving the shank, a first annular die surface deforming the bearing surface radially outwardly and a second projecting annular die surface deforming the panel radially inwardly into a concave outer surface of the flange portion and wherein the panel of the locator stud and panel assembly includes a V-shaped depression surrounding the locator stud.

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