Liftglass to strut retention device with built-in locking feature
US8186901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32204
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inline strut retention assembly includes a glass sheet having first and second surfaces and a single hole formed through the first and second surfaces. An isolator is positioned proximate the first surface of the glass sheet. The isolator includes a keyed slot formed therein. A ball stud member includes a threaded shaft extending in one direction and a post extending in an opposing direction. The threaded shaft extends through the keyed slot formed in the isolator. An attachment button is positioned proximate the second surface of the glass sheet. The attachment button includes a ferrule portion having an inner surface receiving the threaded shaft of the ball stud member and an outer surface shaped to mate with the keyed slot of the isolator preventing rotation of the attachment button relative to the isolator.
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