Self-retaining alignment system for providing precise alignment and retention of components
    1.
    发明授权
    Self-retaining alignment system for providing precise alignment and retention of components 有权
    自保持对准系统,用于提供组件的精确对准和保留

    公开(公告)号:US09447806B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-20

    申请号:US14104327

    申请日:2013-12-12

    Abstract: An elastically averaging self-retaining alignment system includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first alignment member and an elastically deformable alignment element fixedly disposed with respect to the first alignment member, the alignment element having a hollow tube. The second component includes a second alignment member and an alignment feature fixedly disposed with respect to the second alignment member, the alignment feature having an aperture with a plurality of inwardly extending tabs. The elastically deformable alignment element is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage the alignment feature. Portions of the elastically deformable alignment element when inserted into the alignment feature elastically deform to an elastically averaged final configuration that aligns and retains the first component relative to the second component in at least two of four planar orthogonal directions.

    Abstract translation: 弹性平均自保持对准系统包括第一部件和第二部件。 第一部件包括相对于第一对准部件固定设置的第一对准部件和可弹性变形的对准元件,所述对准元件具有中空管。 第二部件包括相对于第二对准部件固定设置的第二对准部件和对准部件,该对准部件具有带有多个向内延伸的突出部的孔。 可弹性变形的对准元件被构造和设置为干涉地,可变形地并配合地接合对准特征。 当插入对准特征中时,可弹性变形的对准元件的部分弹性地变形为在四个平面正交方向中的至少两个中对准和保持第一部件相对于第二部件的弹性平均的最终构造。

    Elastic retaining assembly for matable components and method of assembling
    3.
    发明授权
    Elastic retaining assembly for matable components and method of assembling 有权
    用于配件的弹性保持组件和组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US09388838B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US13856888

    申请日:2013-04-04

    Abstract: An elastic retaining assembly for matable components includes a first component having a first surface. Also included is a second component having a second surface and a third surface, wherein the second component is configured to be mated with the first component. Further included is a receiving feature formed proximate an engagement side of the second component and defining a pin perimeter surface. Yet further included is an elastically deformable pin operatively coupled to, and extending away from, the first surface, wherein the elastically deformable pin is formed of an elastically deformable material to elastically deform proximate the pin perimeter surface upon contact with the receiving feature.

    Abstract translation: 用于可配件的弹性保持组件包括具有第一表面的第一部件。 还包括具有第二表面和第三表面的第二部件,其中第二部件构造成与第一部件配合。 还包括接收特征,其接近第二部件的接合侧并且限定销周边表面。 还包括可操作地耦合到第一表面并且远离第一表面的可弹性变形的销,其中可弹性变形的销由可弹性变形的材料形成,以在与接收特征接触时靠近销周边表面弹性变形。

    SELF-RETAINING ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PRECISE ALIGNMENT AND RETENTION OF COMPONENTS
    4.
    发明申请
    SELF-RETAINING ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PRECISE ALIGNMENT AND RETENTION OF COMPONENTS 有权
    用于提供精密对准和保持组件的自保留对准系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150165609A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:US14104327

    申请日:2013-12-12

    Abstract: An elastically averaging self-retaining alignment system includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first alignment member and an elastically deformable alignment element fixedly disposed with respect to the first alignment member, the alignment element having a hollow tube. The second component includes a second alignment member and an alignment feature fixedly disposed with respect to the second alignment member, the alignment feature having an aperture with a plurality of inwardly extending tabs. The elastically deformable alignment element is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage the alignment feature. Portions of the elastically deformable alignment element when inserted into the alignment feature elastically deform to an elastically averaged final configuration that aligns and retains the first component relative to the second component in at least two of four planar orthogonal directions.

    Abstract translation: 弹性平均自保持对准系统包括第一部件和第二部件。 第一部件包括相对于第一对准部件固定设置的第一对准部件和可弹性变形的对准元件,所述对准元件具有中空管。 第二部件包括相对于第二对准部件固定设置的第二对准部件和对准部件,该对准部件具有带有多个向内延伸的突出部的孔。 可弹性变形的对准元件被构造和设置为干涉地,可变形地并配合地接合对准特征。 当插入对准特征中时,可弹性变形的对准元件的部分弹性地变形为在四个平面正交方向中的至少两个中对准和保持第一部件相对于第二部件的弹性平均的最终构造。

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