Patent ID: 6062602
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B60R,B62D

Abstract:
An arrangement for securing a threaded element to a body-in-white of a motor vehicle, comprising:a receptacle formed in said body-in-white, said receptacle being generally U-shaped in cross-section with a base portion and with first and second side portions, said base portion defining a base opening, and said first and second side portions defining first and second openings, respectively;a threaded plate including a tubular portion and a flange portion, said tubular portion defining a threaded opening to be threadedly mated with said threaded element, said flange portion extending exteriorly of said tubular portion and having first and second oppositely facing surfaces, said threaded plate being arranged with said tubular portion extending through said base opening in the receptacle and with said first surface of said flange portion abutting said base portion of the receptacle; anda cage including an engagement surface and first and second latching elements, said cage being arranged such that said engagement surface engages said second surface of said flange portion facing opposite said first surface, said first and second latching elements engaging said receptacle at said first and second openings.