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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2006
Mark H. Delcourt, Richmond, MI (US);
Bradley D. Smith, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Mark H. Delcourt, Richmond, MI (US);
Bradley D. Smith, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Newfrey LLC, Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
A positive hold tube weld stud assembly connectable to a vehicle body panel includes a substantially hollow tubular-shaped body. The body includes an inner body wall defined by a body internal aperture. A raised engagement portion extends inwardly from the inner body wall. A first chamfer positioned proximate an end surface of the body transitions between the inner body wall and the raised engagement portion. A second chamfer transitions between the raised engagement portion and the inner body wall. An insert is partially received in the body internal aperture and is adapted to engage a body connectable device. The insert includes a chamfered stud engagement portion releasably engageable with the second chamfer in an insert installed position.