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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2003
Donald G. Gordy, Mobarly, MO (US);
Gregory P. Ruhlander, Hannibal, MO (US);
Donald G. Gordy, Mobarly, MO (US);
Gregory P. Ruhlander, Hannibal, MO (US);
Dura Global Technologies, Inc., Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A connection for a rod and pin includes a two piece housing molded from hard plastic which defining a cavity enclosing a soft elastomeric isolator on one end of the rod. The housing pieces also define a pin receiving cavity with retention prongs which engage and hold a pin inserted therein. The housing pieces are able to be snap fit assembled by interfitting prongs and receptacles formed on each housing piece. The housing pieces are molded together as one part, connected by an integral hinge allowing the housing parts to be swung into abutment with each other to be snap fit together.