Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Paul F Donovan

Steven L Bivens

Jason K Trotter

Dennis Matthew Mark

Robert K Dutzi

Joseph J Bella

Jacob J Domagalla

Kevin J Szymanski

A linking arm assembly adapted to receive and retain a ball stud. The assembly includes an elongated rod structure and a socket head and is variable over a range of lengths by adjustment of the relative position of the elongated rod structure and the socket head. Linking arm assemblies consistent with the present disclosure may be adjusted for use in different applications while using common components.

Adjustable linking arm assembly

A latch assembly includes a latch and a casing having a base integrally formed with outer walls, wherein a latch chamber is defined by the base and the outer walls. The casing securely retains the latch within the latch chamber and allows limited movement of the latch within the latch chamber during an impact. Thus, the latch may move within a storage bin door upon impact, thereby preventing unlatching.

Latch assembly

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Brodhead, WI, United States of America

Paul F Donovan