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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2010
Jacob S. Woodworth, Lowell, IN (US);
Craig W. Gurtatowski, Crown Point, IN (US);
William A. Purdy, Plainfield, IL (US);
Jacob S. Woodworth, Lowell, IN (US);
Craig W. Gurtatowski, Crown Point, IN (US);
William A. Purdy, Plainfield, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
The connection of a vehicle fuel fill system access door to an access door hinge includes exposed guide members on the access door and the hinge to assist an installer in properly positioning and moving the access door relative to the hinge. Spacing structures between the access door and the access door hinge have a variable relationship for accommodating part variations. An audible sound is generated as the door is connected to indicate final positioning of the door on the hinge.