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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2005
Gary J. Vaandrager, Livonia, MI (US);
Richard K. Marsh, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Alan E. Rice, New Baltimore, MI (US);
Gary J. Vaandrager, Livonia, MI (US);
Richard K. Marsh, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Alan E. Rice, New Baltimore, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A bracket and nut assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a captured nut. The first bracket includes a body with first end having with an aperture extending therethrough. The second bracket includes a first end with an elongated aperture and a second end moveably attached to the body portion of the first bracket. A captured nut is retained within the elongated aperture. The nut includes a first piece coupled to a second piece and is axially translatable and rotatable within the elongated aperture.