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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2003
Other;
Abstract
An actuator holding structure for a vehicle has: a first retainer attached to the housing; a second retainer attached to the piston rod; and, a plurality of protruded engaging portions formed on the outer peripheral surface of the housing, wherein the piston rod is held in the retracted condition while the first retainer and the second retainer are engaging together, and when the first retainer is released from engaging with the second retainer, and the piston rod is allowed to be extended and retracted, wherein the first retainer includes a first lateral belt for peripherally holding a part of the housing by engaging with the protruded engaging portions while the first retainer and the second retainer are engaging together, and a second lateral belt for peripherally holding the other part of the housing opposite to the first lateral belt so as to be latched and unlatched.