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Elastic tube alignment and attachment system and method for precisely locating and attaching components

A connection system, elastic tube technology, applied in the direction of connecting members, connections, thin plate connections, etc., can solve problems such as appearance imbalance, imprecise alignment, visible joint irregularities, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-09
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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However, there is problematically a large amount of float between the elongated ribs and the associated slots, and between the bifurcated studs and the associated wide slots
This float (or clearance), as described above, causes a general but not precise alignment of the first part with respect to the second part
When threaded fasteners are screwed in to connect parts to each other, any misalignment of alignment becomes apparent and the visible joint between two parts may be irregular, have too much play, appear unbalanced, etc., in any case Mismatch of lower alignment makes fit unacceptable for Class A fineness

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[0066] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and not limiting of the invention, its application or uses. For example, the illustrated embodiment includes vehicle components, but the alignment system may employ any suitable components to provide precise positioning and elastic uniformity of alignment for all manner of mating components and component applications, including many industrial, commercial products ( such as consumer electronics, various applications and the like), transportation, energy and aerospace applications, and more particularly, many other types including vehicle components and applications, such as various interior, exterior and under-hood vehicle components and application. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.

[0067] As used herein, the term "elastically deformable" refers to a component, or some portion of a component, including compon...

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Abstract

An elastic tube alignment system for the mating of components utilizing the principle of elastic averaging. A plurality of geometrically separated elastic tube (male) alignment and attachment features are disposed on a first component, while a plurality of one-to-one corresponding aperture (female) alignment and attachment features are provided on a second component. During the mating of the components, each elastic tube and its respective aperture provide elastic deformation, which, on average, precisely aligns and attaches the components.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application 61 / 682,728, filed August 13, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to positioning and connection features for alignment and connection of components during mating operations. More particularly, the present invention relates to alignment and connection features of a plurality of spaced apart elastic tubes of a first component that, when mated to receive hole alignment features and connection features of a second component, deform uniformly and elastically so as to The first and second components are precisely aligned and connected during mating operations. Background technique [0004] Currently, components, particularly vehicle components such as those found on motor vehicles, are mated together during manufacture, positioned relative to each other by oversized and / or ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B23P19/02
CPCF16B17/00F16B5/02F16B19/02F16B9/07Y10T403/1616Y10T29/49778
Inventor S·E·莫里斯E·D·格罗宁格R·J·彻斯
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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