Self locating check arm assembly

Details Self locating check arm assembly Self locating check arm assembly

1996-06-10

1999-01-26

Mah, Chuck Y.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Closure checks

16 86C, 292266, 292262, E05C 1718

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058625704

ABSTRACT:
A self locating check arm assembly, including an elongated arm pivotally mounted to a base portion. A spring is provided for biasing the elongated arm toward a first position. A housing portion is provided having an opening therethrough for receiving the elongated arm. The housing supports arm engaging portions and is adapted to be mounted to a door of a vehicle. A surface locator defines the first position against which the elongated arm is biased by the spring. The self locating check arm allows a door to be fully opened without disabling the check arm whereby when the door is opened beyond a predetermined position, the elongated arm disengages from the housing and the elongated arm is biased by the spring against the surface locator such that an end of the elongated arm is properly aligned with the opening in the housing when the door is returned to the predetermined position and is automatically reengaged with the housing when the door is moved beyond the predetermined position toward a closed position.

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