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Coupling system

A technology for receiving parts and protrusions, applied in the direction of connecting components, thin plate connections, electrical equipment casings/cabinets/drawers, etc., can solve problems such as increased assembly time, component misalignment, and increased costs

Active Publication Date: 2016-07-20
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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However, the use of fastener systems results in increased parts, increased cost, increased assembly time, and can result in relative motion between components and fasteners, which can lead to misalignment between components and undesirable noises such as squeaking and rattle

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[0038] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the disclosure, its application, or uses. For example, the illustrated embodiments may be applied to vehicle components, but the systems disclosed herein may be used with any suitable component to provide fastening and retention of mating components and component applications, including many industrial, consumer products such as , consumer electronics, various appliances, etc.), transportation, energy, and aerospace applications, and specifically includes many other types of automotive components and applications, such as various interior, exterior, electrical, and under-hood automotive components and applications. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.

[0039] Any suitable material may be used for the counterpart components and features thereof disclosed herein and discussed further bel...

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A coupling system comprises a receiving component, an opening in the receiving component defined by a receiving wall and a mating component, configured to be placed into the opening in the receiving component and comprising a mating wall. A plurality of spaced receiving protrusions extends radially from one of the receiving wall or the mating wall, and are located serially to define a retaining groove. A locating rib is formed on, and extends about, the other of the receiving wall or the mating wall such that the mating component is pressed into the receiving component until the locating rib contacts the receiving protrusions. As additional insertion force is exerted upon the mating component the receiving protrusions yield in a radial direction, allowing the locating rib to enter the retaining groove for retention of the mating component relative to the receiving component.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to mateable components, and more particularly to mateable vehicle components. Background technique [0002] Components used in motor vehicles, in particular automotive components, may be coupled to each other using one or more fasteners, for example using screws or nuts and bolts. However, the use of fastener systems results in increased parts, increased cost, increased assembly time, and can result in relative motion between components and fasteners, which can lead to misalignment between components and undesirable noises such as squeaking and rattling. Contents of the invention [0003] In an embodiment, the coupling system includes: a receiving member; an opening in the receiving member defined by a receiving wall; and a plurality of spaced apart receiving protrusions extending radially inwardly from the receiving wall and positioned in turn on the receiving wall surrounding to define a retaining groove. the mating...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H05K5/02
CPCH05K5/0217F16B5/0635F16B21/073F16B2200/10B60K35/60B60K35/50B60K35/00B60R16/00F16B2/22F16B11/00
Inventor S.E.莫里斯J.P.拉瓦尔
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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