Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Adolph G Galinski

Paul Verhagen

Anders Olof Rostlund

Scott Stephen Liebert

Kevin John Mlnarik

Christopher Nelli

Jack Robert Blundell

Michael T Gattone

Timothy D Pearson

Kileean E Bell

Christopher J Nelli

Daniel L Holden

Paul David Verhagen

Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first component to a second component via an integrated fastener. The component assembly includes a first component having a first surface and a second surface. An integrated fastener extending from the second surface and configured to attach the first component adjacent to the second component. The first component and the integrated fastener are formed as a unitary structure using, for example, an additive manufacturing process. The integrated fastener can include a clip assembly with one or more retention features extending outwardly from the integrated fastener at an end opposite the first component.

Integrated fastener system

A temperature sensor belt includes at least one temperature sensor. The at least one temperature sensor is configured to provide an indication representative of a temperature of a workpiece. The temperature sensor belt also includes a support material disposed over the at least one temperature sensor. The support material is configured to support the at least one temperature sensor on the sensor belt. The temperature sensor belt also includes an insulative material at least partially surrounding the at least one temperature sensor. The insulative material is configured to thermally insulate the at least one temperature sensor.

Temperature sensor belt

A headlamp adjuster and a headlamp adjustment assembly having a housing, a shaft axially moveable in the housing and a gear having a thread engaging a thread of the shaft for causing axial movement of the shaft from rotation of the gear. The gear and/or housing are adapted to receive rotary input tools for adjustment. All parts can be made of plastic or other non-corrosive materials.

Headlamp adjuster

Cruciform center pivot

Control element for adjusting headlamp housings

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Glenview, IL, United States of America

Adolph G Galinski