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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 11, 2010
Dennis F. Stedman, Ortonville, MI (US);
William R. Schmidt, White Lake, MI (US);
Douglas P. Smith, Clarkston, MI (US);
Dennis F. Stedman, Ortonville, MI (US);
William R. Schmidt, White Lake, MI (US);
Douglas P. Smith, Clarkston, MI (US);
Chrysler Group LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A structure for a vehicle may include first and second spaced-apart members, first and second internally-threaded members, a module, first and second connecting members, and first and second fasteners. The first and second internally-threaded members may be connected to the first and second members, respectively. The module is positioned between the first and second members for a predetermined alignment relative thereto. The first and second connecting members include an outer surface having external threads and an inner surface having internal threads. The outer surface may engage a corresponding one of the internally-threaded members. The external and internal threads have opposite thread-handedness. The first and second fasteners engage the internal threads of the first and second connecting members, respectively. The first and second fasteners may move the first and second connecting members toward the module to clamp the module relative to the first and second members and maintain alignment therebetween.