CAGE STUD ASSEMBLY AND RELATED ASSEMBLY METHODS
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United States of America Patent
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Jun 16, 2016
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Dec 10, 2014
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Dec 10, 2014
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Abstract
In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method of assembling a first automobile component relative to a second automobile component is provided. The method includes providing a cage fastener assembly that includes a cage and a first fastener. The cage includes a cavity, and the first fastener includes a head portion and a threaded shank portion. The head portion is at least partially disposed within the cavity. The threaded shank portion extends from the cavity along a longitudinal axis. The method also includes fixedly coupling the cage to the first automobile component such that the longitudinal axis extends in a substantially horizontal direction during first and second automobile component assembly. The method further includes positioning the threaded shank portion through an aperture of the second automobile component such that a full weight of the second automobile component is supported by the shank.
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