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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2023
Fca Us Llc, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Dorinel Neag, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Carl Mather, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Frederick F Bender, South Lyon, MI (US);
FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A removable check strap assembly for a vehicle having a vehicle body and a vehicle door. The check strap assembly includes a bracket configured to be attached to the vehicle body; a check strap including a first end configured to be attached to the vehicle door and a second end defining an opening configured to be attached to the bracket; a pivot pin having a head and a shank, the opening of the second end of the check strap being configured to receipt of the shank of the pivot pin; and a retention spring including a proximate end attached to the head of the pivot pin and a distal end configured to mate with the shank. The bracket includes a notch configured for receipt of retention spring, and the distal end of the retention spring includes a key-hole shaped opening configured for receipt of the shank of the pivot pin.