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Headlamp mounting plug

US6824300B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by
22References
32Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 2002
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2200/32
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting plug for pivotably connecting a first component to a second component. The mounting plug comprises a ball stud portion comprising a ball and a post. The post comprises means for attaching the ball stud portion to the first component. The mounting plug further comprises a base and a socket chamber integrally molded on top of the base. The socket chamber is adapted to removably and pivotably retain the ball stud portion. The mounting plug further comprises a channel integrally molded to the base adjacent to the socket chamber, with the channel adapted to allow the ball to be inserted there through and into the socket chamber. The mounting plug further comprises a retainer portion integrally molded below the base. The retainer portion comprises at least one tab integrally molded to the retainer portion and adapted to removably secure the socket portion to the second component.

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