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Structure for mounting of internal part for vehicle

  • US 5,988,678 A
  • Filed: 07/31/1997
  • Issued: 11/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A structure for mounting an internal part to a vehicle body forming member of a vehicle body, comprising:

  • an internal part having an insert bore provided therein;

    a deformnable portion formed on an inner peripheral surface of said insert bore; and

    a vehicle body forming member having an insert boss integrally provided thereon, whereby said internal part may be integrally mounted to said vehicle body forming member by inserting said insert boss into said insert bore while deforming said deformable portion plastically such that said insert bore is fitted over said insert boss,wherein said internal part is mounted in a manner interposed between said vehicle body forming member and another vehicle body forming member,wherein said insert bore is formed to extend through opposite surfaces of said internal part,wherein clip means is provided at an outer end of said insert boss so as to protrude outwardly of said insert boss in a state of assembly, andwherein said another vehicle body forming member is provided with a bore into which said clip means is inserted for connection between said two vehicle body forming members.

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