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Coupling arrangement for a vehicle door lock assembly

US5934817A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1998
Grant dateAug 10, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/5713
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling arrangement for connecting a vehicle door lock operator to a vehicle door lock, including a rod having an outer end connected to the door lock, and a hooked inner end. A clip has an outer end pivotally connected to the door lock operator. The clip has a hole between its ends in which the hooked inner end of the rod is engaged. The clip has a sleeve at its inner end for holding the rod engaged in the hole.

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