Lubricating apparatus and methods for lubricating vehicle panel assemblies for vehicle installation
US8689941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16N7/34
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lubricating apparatus for lubricating a panel assembly prior to vehicle installation includes a lubricating jig assembly. The lubricating jig assembly includes a front guard wall and a rear guard wall connected to the front guard wall defining a panel receiving volume therebetween. At least one nozzle opening is located in the receiving volume. A pump is fluidly connected to the at least one nozzle opening for delivering a lubricant fluid thereto. A lubricant reservoir is in fluid communication with the receiving volume.
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