Snap-in slip joint adjusting attachment
US5694719A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B37/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener system (210) for adjustably attaching or mounting an automotive vehicle window channel member or guide rail (214) to or upon an automotive vehicle inner door panel (212) so that the automotive vehicle window channel member or guide rail (214) can be disposed at a predetermined position with respect to the automotive vehicle inner door panel (212) includes a nut member (234) mounted upon the inner door panel (212), and a shaft or rod portion (264) of the window channel member or guide rail (214) is inserted through the nut member (234). A tubular fastener screw or bolt (224) is inserted over the shaft or rod portion (264) of the window channel member or guide rail (214) so as to also be inserted within the nut member (234). When the tubular fastener screw or bolt (224) is threadedly engaged with the nut member (234), the tubular fastener screw or bolt (224) is forced to tightly engage the shaft or rod portion (264) of the window channel member or guide rail (214) so as to lockingly retain the window channel member or guide rail (214) at the predetermined position with respect to the automotive vehicle inner door panel (212).
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