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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2000
Richard K. Mitts, Fullerton, CA (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A reinforcing nut plate ( ) contacts one surface of an automotive vehicle body pillar ( ) with hot-melt adhesive bodies ( ) therebetween. A door hinge plate ( ) is secured to the pillar ( ) and nut plate ( ) by one or more bolts ( ) providing a predetermined mounting arrangement. On rust-proofing or other manufacturing treatment raising the door temperature a significant amount, the adhesive bodies affix the nut plate to the pillar. Now, the door may be removed from the pillar and transported to another work site for accessories to be mounted, following which the door can be readily reinstalled to the predetermined arrangement with the pillar and nut plate.