Locating and retention pin
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorDavid T. Renke
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Abstract
A method of assembly includes providing a panel. The method also includes providing a locating member with a first portion and a second portion, and securing the first portion to the panel. The second portion is releasably engaged with the first portion. The method additionally includes providing a component with an orifice for receiving a locating member, and disposing the second portion in the orifice to locate the panel in a desired position relative to the component. The method further includes securing the panel to the component, and disengaging the second portion from the first portion.
Claims20
A method of assembly comprising:
- providing a panel;
- providing a locating member having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion being releasably engaged with the first portion;
- securing the first portion to the panel;
- providing a component having an orifice for receiving a locating member;
- disposing the second portion in the orifice to locate the panel in a desired position relative to the component;
- securing the panel to the component;
- and
- disengaging the second portion from the first portion.
An assembly comprising:
- a component having a surface with a receiving orifice thereon;
- a panel disposed proximate the component;
- and
- a locating member having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being secured to the panel, the second portion being disposed at least partially in the orifice, the first portion having a first mechanical feature, the second portion having a second mechanical feature, the second mechanical feature being releasably engaged with the first mechanical feature, the orifice being sized to permit the second portion to pass entirely therethrough.
An automotive vehicle comprising:
- a frame for receiving window glass, the frame having a mating surface with a receiving orifice thereon;
- a pane of window glass disposed proximate the frame;
- and
- a locating pin having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being secured to the pane of window glass, the second portion being disposed at least partially in the orifice, the first portion having a first mechanical feature, the second portion having a second mechanical feature, the second mechanical feature being releasably engaged with the first mechanical feature, wherein a diameter of the orifice is greater than a diameter of the second portion at the second mechanical feature.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.