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AssigneeMagna Exteriors Inc.
InventorsStanislav Tichy, Riad Chaaya, Mark P. Birka, Christopher J. Kuntze, Jeff Rubis, Heiner Salzmann
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Abstract
A liftgate having an overmolded hinge point comprising a metal reinforcement overmolded with a polymer and having a compression limiter portion molded in. The compression limiter portion including a tubular portion for receiving a fastener encapsulated during overmolding and having overmolded gusset ribs extending therefrom during the overmolding process.
Claims8
A liftgate having an overmolded fastening point comprising a metal reinforcement overmolded with a polymer and having a compression limiter portion molded in, the compression limiter portion including a metal tubular portion for receiving a fastener encapsulated during overmolding and having overmolded gusset ribs extending therefrom during the overmolding process such that the molding process is operably used to connect and position the gusset ribs of the compression limiter portion.
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