US3572797A
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Striker for use with a vehicle latch
Assignee: AVM ACQUISITION Co A CORP OF
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Filing: 1969-04-17
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1989-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A striker for coacting with a latching device to hold an automotive vehicle door in a closed position. The striker includes a keeper pin for engaging the latching device, a shank threaded into the door post, and a washer formed integrally with the pin and the shank to permit the cross section and strength of the shank to be increased. A pair of diametrically opposed driving flats are formed in the peripheral edge of the washer and are adapted to be engaged by a tool for threading the shank into the door post.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry J Shay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:20
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B85/00; E05B85/04; E05B85/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/68; Y10T292/688
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a striker mountable on a vehicle frame member and engageable with a latching device, the combination of, a cylindrical keeper pin of predetermined diameter extending outwardly from the frame member for engagement with the latching device, a threaded cylindrical shank of larger diameter than said pin formed integrally with and projecting axially from the inner end of the pin and adapted to be threaded into the frame member, an enlarged washer formed integrally with and projecting radially from the pin and the shank and disposed between the pin and the shank for face-to-face engagement with the outer side of the frame member, a tubular sleeve telescoped over said pin and having an internal diameter smaller than the diameter of said shank, and a head formed separately of said pin and fastened to the outer end of said pin to hold said sleeve on said pin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a striker mountable on a vehicle frame member and engageable with a latching device, the combination of, a cylindrical keeper pin of predetermined diameter extending outwardly from the frame member for engagement with the latching device, a threaded cylindrical shank of larger diameter than said pin formed integrally with and projecting axially from the inner end of the pin and adapted to be threaded into the frame member, an enlarged washer formed integrally with and projecting radially from the pin and the shank and disposed between the pin and the shank for face-to-face engagement with the outer side of the frame member, a tubular sleeve telescoped over said pin and having an internal diameter smaller than the diameter of said shank, and a head formed separately of said pin and fastened to the outer end of said pin to hold said sleeve on said pin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A striker as defined in claim 1 in which said head is threaded onto the outer end of said pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A striker as defined in claim 2 in which the peripheral edge of said washer is formed with a pair of spaced driving flats engageable with a tool for threading said shank into the frame member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
The combination of a vehicle frame member, a latching device, and a striker on said frame member and engageable with said latching device, said combination being characterized by the striker having a one-piece body comprising a cylindrical keeper pin of predetermined diameter extending outwardly from the frame member for engagement with the latching device, a threaded cylindrical shank of larger diameter than said pin formed integrally with and projecting axially from the inner end of the pin and threaded into the frame member, an enlarged washer formed integrally with and projecting radially from the pin and the shank and disposed between the pin and the shank in face-to-face engagement with the outer side of the frame member, and a cylindrical head of larger diameter than said pin formed separately of and attached to the outer end of the pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
The combination of a vehicle frame member, a latching device, and a striker on said frame member and engageable with said latching device, said combination being characterized by the striker having a one-piece body comprising a cylindrical keeper pin of predetermined diameter extending outwardly from the frame member for engagement with the latching device, a threaded cylindrical shank of larger diameter than said pin formed integrally with and projecting axially from the inner end of the pin and threaded into the frame member, an enlarged washer formed integrally with and projecting radially from the pin and the shank and disposed between the pin and the shank in face-to-face engagement with the outer side of the frame member, and a cylindrical head of larger diameter than said pin formed separately of and attached to the outer end of the pin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination defined in claim 4 in which the peripheral edge of said washer is formed with a pair of diametrically spaced driving flats engageable with a tool for threading said shank into the frame member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination defined in claim 4 further including a rounded fillet of larger diameter than the pin encircling the inner end of the pin and integral with the outer face of said washer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |