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Compression limiter with retention features

US9382930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

GKN Sinter Metals, LLC · DE

Inventors

Alan C. Taylor · Lake Orion, US
Donald D. Cooper · Fond du Lac, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 21, 2014
Grant date	Jul 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 12, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB22F2003/033
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compression limiter is disclosed that comprises an upper surface and a lower surface. The compression limiter further comprises an inner surface that defines a passageway configured to accommodate a fastener and an outer surface configured to engage a structure in which the compression limiter is placed. A first retainer projects outwardly from the outer surface and includes a first retention surface that has at least a planar portion. The first retainer further includes an undercut surface disposed inwardly from the first retention surface so as to create a corner extending in a direction with at least a component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A method of forming the compression limiter is also disclosed.

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