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US 2020/0224467 A1Published application
Twist lock design for underhood striker plate
AssigneeFca US LLC
InventorsMichael W Sulkowski, Joseph A Casilio
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Abstract
A striker plate includes a base having a surface for contacting a switch and a wall. At least one support projects from the wall. The at least one support supports the base in a hood inner panel. At least one locking tab extends from the wall. The at least one locking tab engages a cutout on the panel. The support is positioned with respect to the respective locking tab so that the support engage the cutouts. Upon rotation of the base, the locking tab engages the cutout locking the base in place on the hood inner panel.
Claims18
A striker plate comprising:
- a base having a wall and a surface for contacting a switch;
- at least one first support projecting from the wall, the at least one support supports the base in a hood inner panel;
- at least one locking tab extending from the wall, the at least one locking tab for engaging a cutout on the panel;
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- the at least one first support is positioned with respect to the respective at least one locking tab so that the at least one support engages the cutout and upon rotation of the base the at least one locking tab engage the cutout locking the base in place on the hood inner panel.
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A striker plate assembly comprising:
- a panel including an aperture with at least one cutout portion;
- a striker plate in the aperture, the striker plate comprising:
- a base having a wall and a surface for contacting a switch and a wall;
- at least one first support projecting from the wall, the at least one support supports the base in a hood inner panel;
- at least one locking tab extending from the wall, the at least one locking tab for engaging a cutout on the panel;
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- the at least one first support is positioned with respect to the respective at least one locking tab so that the at least one support engages the cutout and upon rotation of the base the at least one locking tab engage the cutout locking the base in place on the hood inner panel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.