IP Library Granted Patent US 7,614,671
Granted Patent B2
US 7,614,671 · App. 11/625,790 · Granted Nov 10, 2009

Closure element

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,614,671
App. No.
11/625,790
Granted
Nov 10, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A closure element for a detachable, locking storage area in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The closure element comprises at least one clamping element designed for securing to a first component, in particular a plate-type component, by means of an elastic element, and with a handle which is pre-clamped by an elastic element for clamping a second component between the clamping element and the handle.

Claims (13)

1. A closure element comprising:

a handle,

wherein the handle is formed with an annular opening;

a clamping element,

wherein the clamping element has a plate-type component and at least one projection;

at least one stop hook,

wherein the at least one stop hook is cast underneath the at least one projection of the clamping element;

a compression spring,

wherein the clamping element is located between the compression spring and the handle;

a connecting clamp,

wherein the handle, the clamping element, and the compression spring are connected by the connecting clamp; and

at least one pin,

wherein the at least one pin passes through the handle and the connecting clamp thereby allowing for the handle to swivel about the axis of the pin.

Assignments (1)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Nov 11, 2016
From: ALCOA INC.
To: ARCONIC INC.
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