Integrated fastener for instrumentation cluster

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10654527
APP PUB NO 20170297630A1
SERIAL NO

15482617

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An integrated fastener for an instrument cluster assembly, where multiple integrated fasteners are used to connect the front cover of the assembly to the back cover. The instrument cluster assembly includes at least one fastener integrated into the back cover, a first recessed portion formed as part of the back cover, and a separation wall formed as part of the back cover in proximity to the first recessed portion. A first mounting aperture is formed as part of the separation wall, and the integrated fastener attached to the back cover and located in the first mounting aperture when the integrated fastener is in a first configuration. The integrated fastener is detached from the back cover and rotated such that the integrated fastener is placed in a second configuration, securing the front cover to the back cover.

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CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INCONE CONTINENTAL DRIVE AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bolanos, Ramirez Francisco Zapopan, MX 1 0
Carrel, Michael E Northville, US 4 14
De, Anda Gonzalez Fernando Guadalajara, MX 1 0
Dyer, Kevin Michael Macomb Township, US 9 12
Figueroa, Tamayo Augusto Guillermo Guadalajara, MX 1 0
Gomez, Martinez Johan Zapopan, MX 5 7
Sainz, Hernandez Aldo Zapopan, MX 2 2
Tollis, Daniel P Novi, US 4 10

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