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Self-supporting bracket nut

A nut and plate technology, used in nuts, threaded fasteners, connecting components, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-29
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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A second hole is defined in the bracket nut and is substantially perpendicular to the second plane

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[0047] Referring to the drawings, like reference numerals correspond to like or similar parts throughout the several views. figure 1 An enlarged isometric view of a bracket nut 10 for joining a bolt, screw, or fastener 12 to a sheet member 14 or another thin-walled structure is shown. Similarly, figure 2 A schematic isometric view of the bracket nut 10 assembled to the sheet member 14 and coupling the fastener 12 to the sheet member 14 is shown.

[0048] The sheet member 14 may be, for example and without limitation, a portion or region of an outer metal panel of a vehicle door assembly. In such an application, the fastener 12 may be used to attach an interior trim panel, door handle, or similar structure to an outer metal panel. Sheet member 14 can be compared to figure 1 and figure 2 Representative sections shown are much larger. The door assembly may further include an outer body panel (not shown) on the side of the panel member 14 opposite the fastener 12 (and the i...

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Abstract

A bracket nut for coupling a fastener to a sheet member is provided. The sheet member defines a first plane and the bracket nut defines a second plane, which is at an offset angle to the first plane. The sheet member defines a first hole substantially perpendicular to the first plane, and the bracket nut is configured to mate with the first hole. A second hole is defined in the bracket nut and is substantially perpendicular to the second plane. The second hole is configured to accept the fastener. The offset angle may be between approximately thirty to approximately sixty degrees. The bracket nut may include a first cantilevered arm and a second cantilevered arm. The first cantilevered arm and the second cantilevered arm are configured to prevent rotation about the first hole.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to nuts for coupling fasteners for thin-walled structures. Background technique [0002] Many components - such as those in a car - are joined to thin-walled structures such as those formed from sheet metal. Components can have one or more holes through which fasteners are inserted to hold the component to the sheet metal. Joining the fastener to the metal plate generally involves screwing the fastener directly into the metal plate at a substantially perpendicular (ninety degree) angle. [0003] Vehicle doors may generally be formed from at least three layers or panels. The outer body panels are often the layer that is seen from the outside of the vehicle. Interior trim panels are often the layer seen from inside the vehicle or cabin, and may include door handles or cups along with control mounting surfaces, such as window buttons and door locks. The outer metal panels are often placed between the outer body ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16B37/00
CPCF16B37/043
Inventor L·A·马祖尔K·K·帕基拉M·R·卡芬格斯特
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC