Patent ID: 6132128
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B60N,Y10T

Abstract:
A torque control for use with a component pivotally mounted to a support structure, said torque control adapted for pivotal movement about a pivot pin having a retainer recess and adapted to be fixedly mounted to one of the component and the support structure, said torque control comprising:a resilient polymeric member for attachment to one of the other of the component and the support structure, said member having an integral mounting clip comprising an aperture surrounded by a pair of deflectable arcuate arms having a thickness adapted to allow positioning within the retainer recess of the pivot pin, said pair of deflectable arcuate arms adapted to lock said member onto the pivot pin when the pivot pin is extended through said aperture; andsaid member including at least one arcuate surface spaced from said aperture.