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Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2022

Filed:

Jun. 04, 2019
Applicant:

GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);

Inventors:

Michael A. Karram, Burton, MI (US);

Terrence J. Christensen, Franklin, NC (US);

Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 31/02 (2006.01); F16B 5/02 (2006.01); F16B 41/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16B 31/02 (2013.01); F16B 5/025 (2013.01); F16B 41/002 (2013.01);
Abstract

A self-tapping compression limiter for a structure of an automotive vehicle. The limiter includes a body having a first end extending to a second end. The body has a bore formed through the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis. The body has an outer wall having a shoulder radially extending from the outer wall and formed adjacent one of the first and second ends to reduce tolerance to the structure. The outer wall has a threaded portion formed about the longitudinal axis. The threaded portion is matingly cooperable with the structure to provide a positive lock interface between the limiter and the structure.


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