Joints and connections – Interfitted members – Lugged member – rotary engagement
Patent
1993-07-06
1996-04-16
Bertsch, Richard A.
Joints and connections
Interfitted members
Lugged member, rotary engagement
403 13, 403197, 152503, F16B 2102
Patent
active
055075851
ABSTRACT:
A mounting for a windshield wiper pivot shaft on a vehicle body panel supports the shaft for rotation about an axis of the panel. The mounting includes a transmission housing adapted to be rotatably seated on a first side of the panel. A key on the transmission housing and an associated keyway in the panel limits housing rotation in a first direction to a mounting position wherein an axis of the housing is aligned with the axis of the panel. The key has a retention surface which engages the panel to limit axial movement between the housing and the panel when the housing is in the mounting position, thereby passively retaining the housing to the panel. In one embodiment, a plurality of screws are installed from a second side of the panel opposite the first side and threadingly engage the housing. The screws are tightened in the first direction to rigidly fix the transmission housing to the panel, thereby maintaining the housing in the mounting position.
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Diederich James N.
Edwards Ralph W.
Powers Terry J.
Bertsch Richard A.
ITT Automotive Electrical Systems Inc.
Wicker William
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