Hinge fastening structure and method of creating a hinge pillar joint
US5624150A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/531
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinge fastening structure and method of creating a hinge to box-section pillar joint which includes a fastener extending from the pillar outer panel to the pillar inner panel wherein the fastener includes first and second threaded portions of substantially identical pitch but different diameters adjacent to the head and the tip thereof respectively. The fastening structure and method may also be applicable for attaching other forms of hardware to box-section structures.
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