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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2017
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Daniel P. Tollis, Novi, MI (US);
Francisco Bolanos Ramirez, Zapopan, MX;
Michael E. Carrel, Northville, MI (US);
Fernando De Anda Gonzalez, Guadalajara, MX;
Kevin Michael Dyer, Macomb Township, MI (US);
Augusto Guillermo Figueroa Tamayo, Guadalajara, MX;
Johan Gomez Martinez, Zapopan, MX;
Aldo Sainz Hernandez, Zapopan, MX;
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An integrated fastener for an instrument cluster assembly, where multiple integrated fasteners are used to connect the front cover of the assembly to the back cover. The instrument cluster assembly includes at least one fastener integrated into the back cover, a first recessed portion formed as part of the back cover, and a separation wall formed as part of the back cover in proximity to the first recessed portion. A first mounting aperture is formed as part of the separation wall, and the integrated fastener attached to the back cover and located in the first mounting aperture when the integrated fastener is in a first configuration. The integrated fastener is detached from the back cover and rotated such that the integrated fastener is placed in a second configuration, securing the front cover to the back cover.