# US 8,739,584 B2 · Door lock retainer > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,739,584 B2 - Document ID: US8739584B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/151,338 - Filed: 2011-06-02 - Published: 2012-12-06 - Granted: 2014-06-03 - Earliest claimed: 2011-06-02 - Assignees: Chrysler Group LLC - Applicants: John S. Kargilis; Terence P. Grace; Ronald A. Evans; Derek Chance - Inventors: John S. Kargilis; Terence P. Grace; Ronald A. Evans; Derek Chance - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8739584B2 ## CPC - E05B 9/084: {Fastening of lock cylinders, plugs or cores} - B60J 5/0451: {Block or short strip-type elements (beams B60J5/0443, position thereof B60J5/0423)} - E05B 79/08: Mounting of individual lock elements in the lock, e.g. levers - E05B 85/10: Handles - Y10T 70/5761: Retractable or flush handle - Y10T 70/5973: Remote control - Y10T 70/5978: With switch - Y10T 70/7062: Electrical type [e.g., solenoid] - Y10T 70/7136: Key initiated actuation of device - Y10T 70/7655: Cylinder attaching or mounting means - Y10T 70/8541: Mounting arrangements - Y10T 70/8973: Mounting aids, guides and assistors - Y10T 292/68: Keepers - E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS - B60J: WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05) - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A door lock retainer may include a door-latch-mechanism frame, a retainer, and a door-lock cylinder. The door-latch-mechanism frame may support a linkage and include a landing surface. The retainer may include an aperture and a first surface engaging the landing surface and restricting deflection of the linkage. The door-lock cylinder may be received in the aperture and supported by the retainer. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus comprising: a door-latch-mechanism frame supporting a linkage and including a landing surface; a retainer including an aperture and a first surface engaging said landing surface and restricting deflection of said linkage; and a door-lock cylinder received in said aperture and supported by said retainer, wherein said retainer includes a tapered portion adapted to be wedged between and engage outer and inner door panels in response to movement of the retainer relative to the outer door panel to restrict motion of said door-lock cylinder relative to said door-latch mechanism frame. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said retainer is disposed between said outer and inner door panels and said tapered portion substantially perpendicular to said first surface. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a substantially planar surface and a curved surface cooperate to form said tapered portion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said planar surface engages said outer door, substantially panel. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a retainer clip engaging said retainer and said lock cylinder and including a body portion and a plurality of legs extending therefrom. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said retainer includes an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface that are substantially perpendicular to said first surface, said aperture extending through said inward-facing and outward-facing surfaces. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said retainer clip slidably engages said inward-facing surface and is movable between an engaged position and an unengaged position. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said first surface extends from said outward-facing surface beyond said inward-facing surface. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an exterior door handle extending outward from said outer door panel, said landing surface being disposed between said exterior door handle and said retainer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said retainer includes a guide surface that is adjacent said first surface and disposed at a non-perpendicular angle relative thereto. ### Claim 11 A vehicle door comprising: an outer door panel; an inner door panel connected to said outer door panel; a latch mechanism frame disposed between said inner and outer door panels; a lock cylinder extending through said outer door panel; and a retainer engaging said latch mechanism frame and including an aperture receiving said lock cylinder and a tapered portion disposed in a space between said outer and inner door panels, said tapered portion engaging said outer and inner door panels to restrict motion of said lock cylinder relative to said latch mechanism frame. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The vehicle door of claim 11, wherein a substantially planar surface and a curved surface cooperate to form said tapered portion. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The vehicle door of claim 12, wherein said substantially planar surface engages said outer door panel. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The vehicle door of claim 11, further comprising a retainer clip engaging said retainer and said lock cylinder and including a body portion and a plurality of legs extending therefrom. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The vehicle door of claim 14, wherein said retainer includes an inward-facing surface and an outward-facing surface, said retainer clip slidably engaging said inward-facing surface for movement between an engaged position and an unengaged position. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The vehicle door of claim 11, wherein said latch mechanism frame supports a linkage and includes a landing surface, said retainer including a support surface engaging said landing surface and restricting deflection of said linkage. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The vehicle door of claim 16, further comprising an exterior door handle extending outward from said outer door panel, said landing surface being disposed between said exterior door handle and said retainer. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The vehicle door of claim 17, wherein said latch mechanism frame includes a member connected to said landing surface and engaging said exterior door handle. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The vehicle door of claim 16, wherein said retainer includes a guide surface that is adjacent said landing surface and disposed at a non-perpendicular angle relative thereto. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The vehicle door of claim 16, wherein said support surface extends from an outward-facing surface beyond inward-facing surface.