STRIKER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

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Revathi Krishnamoorthy of Rancho Santa Margarita CA (US)

STRIKER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18089889 titled 'STRIKER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

The abstract describes a striker assembly for a vehicle that allows the exterior surface of the hood, tailgate, or other door to deflect inwards without the striker significantly contacting the surface.

The striker collapses towards the exterior surface of the door when retained within the latch mechanism.
A reinforcement plate with deflection tabs enables the striker to translate through the attachment plate when impact occurs.
This design prevents the striker from becoming a point of contact for impacting objects, reducing damage to the exterior surface.
The striker assembly is designed to allow for controlled deflection of the door without compromising safety.
By utilizing deflection tabs, the striker assembly enhances the overall durability and impact resistance of the vehicle door.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle doors, hoods, and tailgates.

Problems Solved: - Prevents damage to the exterior surface of vehicle doors during impacts. - Enhances safety by allowing controlled deflection of the door.

Benefits: - Improved durability and impact resistance of vehicle doors. - Enhanced safety for occupants during impacts.

Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers looking to enhance the safety and durability of their vehicles.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the striker assembly improve the safety of vehicle doors during impacts? 2. What materials are typically used in the construction of striker assemblies for vehicles?

Original Abstract Submitted

A striker assembly for a vehicle. The striker of the striker assembly, when retained within the associated latch mechanism, is configured to collapse towards the exterior surface of the associated hood, tailgate, or other door such that the exterior surface of the hood, tailgate, or other door is allowed to deflect inwards without the striker significantly contacting the exterior surface and becoming a point of contact for an impacting object causing the inwards deflection of the exterior surface. The striker assembly utilizes a reinforcement plate with a pair of deflection tabs or the like to enable this functionality, the striker contacting the pair of deflection tabs and being allowed to translate through the associated attachment plate of the striker assembly when hood impact occurs.