Elastically averaged alignment systems and methods
US9541113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/1616
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a component for an elastically averaged alignment system is provided. The component includes a body, an inner wall formed in the body and defining an alignment aperture, and an alignment member. The alignment member includes a pair of tabs extending from the body, and the alignment member is an elastically deformable material such that when the alignment member is inserted into another alignment aperture of another component, the alignment member elastically deforms to an elastically averaged configuration to facilitate aligning the component relative to the another component of the elastically averaged alignment system. The alignment aperture is configured to receive another alignment member of another component of the elastically averaged alignment system.
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