US Patent:
20120286526, Nov 15, 2012
Inventors:
SAVIO ROZARIO - COLUMBUS OH, US
WARREN A. DAY - CAMBRIDGE MA, US
ARON K. MADSEN - MARYSVILLE OH, US
BRIAN TIMOTHY O'HARA - COLUMBUS OH, US
ADAM ROMPAGE - DUBLIN OH, US
BRANDON KOESTER - MARYSVILLE OH, US
International Classification:
E05B 15/02
Abstract:
A striker reinforcement plate for support of a striker member on an automotive vehicle body. The plate has a first substantially planar face, including at least two holes for receiving mating bolts or screws. A flange extends from multiple edges of the face substantially perpendicular to the face. The flange includes mounting tabs extending outwardly and substantially perpendicular to the flange. The mounting tabs are provided for mating with an automotive vehicle pillar. The face of the striker reinforcement plate mates with a rear surface of a striker stiffener.