Patent ID: 6607172
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: F02M

Abstract:
A preassembled modular system comprising a bracket member, a spacer member and a vehicle component device for securing said device to said vehicle, said bracket member having a body portion, a pair of mounting flanges, and a pair of spring tab members, said mounting flanges having first connecting means thereon and openings for entry of fastening members, said body portion configured to closely fit around a first portion of said device and having openings for access to fastening members used to secure said modular system to a vehicle, said pair of spring tab members contacting said device and securely holding it in place, said spacer member having a recessed groove and a second connecting means thereon, said recessed groove configured to closely fit around a second portion of said device, wherein when said device is positioned in said recessed groove, when said body portion is positioned adjacent said first portion of said device, and said first and second connecting means are interlocked together, a preassembled modular mechanism is assembled.