Robert G. Zummallen - Marysville OH Shawn L. Tarr - Dublin OH Andrew K. Swayne - Dublin OH Masahiro Ishikawa - Dublin OH Pete Cardimen - Powell OH Skye Malcom - Columbus OH Henry Dicato - Columbus OH Matt Wolfe - Hilliard OH Kenichi Kitayama - Dublin OH Matthew Plett - Dublin OH Kris Lemmon - Dublin OH
Assignee:
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha - Tokyo
International Classification:
B60J 504
US Classification:
29618712, 2961469
Abstract:
A hook and catch assembly for use in securing a door to a body of a vehicle. The hook and catch assembly includes a hook that is secured to the door, a rocker panel that the door engages, a catch that is secured to the rocker panel upper surface, and a rocker panel garnish that is disposed over the rocker panel upper surface and the catch. The hook is positioned such that, when the door is in a closed position, the hook extends through a slot in the rocker panel garnish and is received between the catch and said rocker panel upper surface.
A rear pillar structure of a vehicle frame is provided for supporting a dual mode tailgate including a pillar member having a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends generally vertically along a side wall of the vehicle frame which partially defines a load carrying bed. The second leg extends along a cross member connecting a pair of frame rails of the vehicle frame. A support member is mounted inside the first leg for reinforcing the first leg at a location at which the dual mode tailgate connects to the pillar.
Mounting Arrangement For Mounting Cladding To Vehicle Body
James P. Ryan - Powell OH, US Andrew K. Swayne - Dublin OH, US Jeremy J. Weinandy - Dublin OH, US Jason B. Ruminski - Delaware OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo
International Classification:
B60R 13/02
US Classification:
29613601, 24297, 296 108
Abstract:
A mounting arrangement for securing a cladding to a vehicle body includes a vehicle body defining at least one aperture and a cladding having a body portion and at least one integral attachment structure extending from the body portion. The attachment structure includes a retaining portion received through the at least one aperture for securing the body portion to the vehicle body and a plurality of spaced apart ribs connecting the retaining portion to the body portion.
Andrew K. Swayne - Dublin OH, US Jeremy J. Weinandy - Dublin OH, US
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co., Ltd - Tokyo
International Classification:
E04C 2/38
US Classification:
527165, 522881, 5271805, 296 108, 428 31
Abstract:
A system for attaching a component to a substrate, such as a vehicle. The system comprises a bracket. At least one fastener is coupled to the bracket and is engageable to the vehicle. A component is assembled to the bracket such that a lip of the component contacts a tab of the bracket, and the bracket at least partially engages a gap defined by the lip and an interior surface of the component. The component is attached to the vehicle when the fastener is engaged with the vehicle. A method employs the system.
A fastener for mounting an automobile body accessory to an automobile body. The fastener includes a doghouse formed in the accessory. The doghouse includes a first wall having a slot formed therein forming two opposing slot faces. A second wall extends transversely from the first wall at an intersection. A bolt includes a shaft and means, such as threads and a nut, at a first shaft end for fastening to the automobile body. A bolt head is formed near an opposite, second shaft end. A washer is mounted to the shaft and spaced from the head to form a recessed collar between the washer and the head. The collar has at least first and second opposing collar faces for disposing adjacent the slot faces. The contact between the faces prevents rotation of the bolt during installation.
Mark Lepper - Glenview IL, US Ovidiu Cristian Mihai - Valencia CA, US Andrew Keenan Swayne - Dublin OH, US
Assignee:
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD - Tokyo ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
F16B 21/08
US Classification:
24453
Abstract:
An improved snap-in retainer system adapted to join a first component to a second component. The retainer system includes a clip having a proximal head portion and a distal base portion of generally arrowhead construction. The retainer system further includes a sleeve including an axial passageway adapted to receive the distal base portion of the clip. The sleeve includes window openings defining lateral ports permitting outboard projection of the wing elements following sliding insertion of the base portion to an intermediate stage within the sleeve. The axial passageway further includes a distal neck adapted to compress the wing elements to an inboard orientation within the interior of the sleeve upon full insertion of the base portion into the sleeve thereby facilitating non-destructive withdrawal and disengagement of the retainer system.
Anchorage System And Apparatus For A Child Safety Seat And Method Of Using Same
Andrew K. Swayne - Dublin OH Aron K. Madsen - Marysville OH Jeffrey P. Tiefenthaler - Mechanicburg OH Kazuhiko Maruyama - Dublin OH
Assignee:
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha - Tokyo
International Classification:
B60R 2200
US Classification:
2808011, 297253, 2972501, 296 6503
Abstract:
A safety restraint anchoring device for use in a vehicle includes an anchor plate having an opening defined therethrough, the plate being adapted to have multiple portions thereof fixed to a support panel in a vehicle body, and a rigid rod member connected to the anchor plate. The rod member has a loop shaped portion extending through the opening and projecting away from said plate, and the loop shaped portion is adapted to securely receive a child restraint seat attachment tether. The rod member also has ends welded to a surface of the anchor plate and the loop shaped portion of the rod member extends through the opening in the plate. The anchor plate is adapted to be welded or otherwise fixed to a lower surface of the support panel and the loop shaped portion of the rod member extends through an opening defined in the support panel and projects away from the support panel when the anchor plate is fixed to the support panel.
Siyang Yang - Dublin OH, US Shuo Fang - Dublin OH, US Lando C. Hamlett - Marysville OH, US Anthony Ordonio, JR. - Dublin OH, US Ryan Matthew Stokes - Dublin OH, US Yoshihisa Sugamata - Dublin OH, US Andrew K. Swayne - Dublin OH, US
The present disclosure provides a vehicle including a frame having a side sill reinforcement, the side sill reinforcement running along a length of a side of the frame, and an impact transmission structure mounted to and extending laterally outward from an exterior surface of the side sill reinforcement, the impact transmission structure having a stiffness approximately equal to a stiffness of the side sill reinforcement and being configured to communicate an impact force resulting from a side impact into the vehicle into the frame and not absorb the impact force.