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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2001
Raymond M. Genick, II, Waterford, MI (US);
Bamal Corporation, Birmingham, MI (US);
Abstract
A compression limiting assembly minimizes compressive forces of a bolt being used to secure a first work piece to another work piece. The compression limiting assembly includes a longitudinal sleeve that defines a longitudinal axis extending between a first piece engaging end and a bore insertion end. The first piece engaging end includes a flange preventing the bolt from moving therepast. The longitudinal sleeve also includes a retainer portion defining a retainer portion inner diameter. The compression limiting assembly also includes a bolt retainer housed within the retainer portion of the longitudinal sleeve. The bolt retainer is adapted to receive the bolt therethrough to prevent the bolt from falling out of the longitudinal sleeve as the compression limiting assembly is being inserted into the first and second pieces. The bolt retainer defines a bolt retainer outer diameter larger than said retainer portion inner diameter. Engaging arms extend obliquely out from said bolt retainer to engage the retainer portion to help secure the bolt retainer therein.