Closure fasteners – Bolts – Spring arm
Patent
1993-12-20
1995-12-26
Lindsey, Rodney M.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Spring arm
292DIG38, 292DIG73, E05C 1906
Patent
active
054781264
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle storage compartment includes a door hingedly mounted thereon, with a latch assembly mounted on the door and cooperable with a latch opening in the storage compartment. The latch assembly includes a mounting bracket and a handle interconnected by a pair of flexible straps, a latch extension formed on the handle, an opening formed in the mounting bracket, and a latch spring having a fixed end secured to an edge of the opening, and a downward bend portion extending from the fixed end to a free distal end, adapted to contact a fixed surface and become compressed when the door is closed to prevent the door from rattling under vehicle operation.
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Chrysler Corporation
Lindsey Rodney M.
Taravella Christopher A.
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