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Push plug with passive seating feature and installation method
US9409604B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9409604-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414559961-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | Dec 4, 2014 |
| Publication date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
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A vehicle panel assembly and related method are provided. The vehicle assembly includes a push plug that is movable between a pre-installed position and an installed position where the push plug is aligned with a hole in a vehicle panel. A fastening post extends from the vehicle panel and is received in an aperture in the push plug. An engagement member projects from a side of the fastening post and retains the push plug on the fastening post when the push plug is in the pre-installed position. The aperture is larger than the fastening post in at least one dimension such that the engagement member of the fastening post does not retain the push plug when the push plug is in the installed position. This allows the push plug to fall from the vehicle panel if the push plug is improperly installed in the hole.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle panel assembly comprising: a vehicle panel having at least one hole; a push plug for installation in said at least one hole that is movable between a pre-installed position where said push plug is offset from said at least one hole and an installed position where said push plug is aligned with said at least one hole; a fastening post extending outwardly from said vehicle panel that has a geometric cross-section; said push plug including a plu…
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- What does patent US9409604B2 cover?
- A vehicle panel assembly and related method are provided. The vehicle assembly includes a push plug that is movable between a pre-installed position and an installed position where the push plug is aligned with a hole in a vehicle panel. A fastening post extends from the vehicle panel and is received in an aperture in the push plug. An engagement member projects from a side of the fastening pos…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Kargilis John S, Schamanek Roger E, Fca Us Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D25/02. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 09 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).