One-piece molded linkage assembly with insert molded pins
The one-piece linkage assembly with polymer-encased metal pivot pins addresses the complexity of traditional assemblies by integrating components through molding, resulting in a robust, fully assembled, and efficiently manufactured linkage system.
CA3111187CActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07MAGNA EXTERIORS INC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CA · CA
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MAGNA EXTERIORS INC
- Filing Date
- 2019-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
Abstract
A one-piece linkage assembly (20) includes a linkage base (120, 122, 22) for securement to a structure and a linkage follower (124, 24) fixed to the linkage base (120, 122, 22) with a stainless steel first pivot pin in a hinged configuration. The linkage base (120, 122, 22) and the linkage follower (124, 24) each are made of a molded material, such as plastic, and are formed together with the first metal pivot pin (126, 130, 132, 136, 26, 32, 36) insert molded there between. A linkage coupler (130, 30) and a linkage drive (134, 34) are similarly pivotably secured to the linkage follower (124, 24) in a chained configuration and are also made of the molded material and are formed together with the linkage base (120, 122, 22) and the linkage follower (124, 24), with additional stainless steel pivot pins insert molded between the linkage follower (124, 24) and the linkage coupler (130, 30) and between the linkage coupler (130, 30) and the linkage drive (134, 34). Compression limiters (146, 46) are also insert molded within a flat portion (142, 42) of the linkage base (120, 122, 22).
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