Patent ID: 9140039
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: E05B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for adjusting distance between a latched closure and a vehicle part comprising: a latch attached to the closure; a striker assembly including a striker plate having a first rivet aperture, and a striker that cooperates with the latch to releasably secure the closure; a base plate attached to the vehicle part and including a second rivet aperture, wherein the striker plate is slideably connected to the base plate, wherein one of the first and second rivet apertures has a dimension in an adjustment direction longer than the other of the first and second rivet apertures; a rivet disposed within the first and second rivet apertures and sandwiching the striker plate to the base plate such that the striker plate is slidable relative to the base plate; and a threaded connector operatively connected between the striker and the base plate for moving the striker relative the base plate.