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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2009
Karl S. Morgan, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Robert Dam, Aurora, IL (US);
Mike Davis, Elburn, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A latch device including a latch strike retention assembly adapted for press-fit insertion into a panel opening and retention within the panel opening upon melting of any plastic components. The latch strike retention assembly includes a generally 'U' shaped spring member having spring legs operatively connected to bushings arranged in converging opposing relation to one another and adapted to engage and retain a strike member disposed in opposing relation to the strike retention assembly. The spring member is held within a bracket member of substantially 'U' shaped cross section. The bracket member is disposed in transverse orientation to the spring member.