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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 06, 2011
Gary W. Krajenke, Warren, MI (US);
Alvin N. Standard, Clarkston, MI (US);
Edward L. Schulte, White Lake, MI (US);
Gary W. Krajenke, Warren, MI (US);
Alvin N. Standard, Clarkston, MI (US);
Edward L. Schulte, White Lake, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A spring installation mechanism includes a bracket fixed against displacement, a spring that extends along an axis and includes first and second ends, the second end being fixed against displacement, a retainer secured to the first end and including helical threads, and a screw including a shank having helical threads engaged with the threads of the retainer, axial displacement of the screw toward the retainer limited by contact with the bracket, said contact permitting rotary displacement of the screw relative to the retainer and the spring.