Rod guide
US5896705A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B79/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rod guide including an elongated strip base for connection with a vehicle door panel and to encircle an elongated control rod mounted adjacent the door panel, the strip base being spaced away from the rod; at least one mesh wing with a base end connected with the strip base, the mesh wing angularly extending from the strip base and the wing having a contact end for encircling contact with the control rod and dampening any transverse movement of the control rod while freely allowing generally linear movement of the control rod.
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