Abstract: A mounting feature for an attachable component includes a mounting tab and an integrated retaining feature. The mounting tab includes a tab body having a first end surface and a second end surface formed on an opposite side from the first end surface. A distance from the first end surface to the second end surface defines a thickness of the mounting tab. The mounting tab further includes an inner wall defining a socket having a first width that extends through the thickness of the tab body from a first end at the first end surface of the tab body to a second end at the second end surface of the mounting tab. The retaining feature is disposed within the second of the socket and includes a receptacle having a second width that is less than the first width of the socket. The receptacle is configured to capture fastener shank.

Abstract: A compression limiter is configured for incorporation within a vehicle component. The compression limiter includes a tubular bushing extending from a first end to a second end. The tubular bushing includes an exterior surface and an interior surface extending from the first end to the second end to define an aperture through the tubular bushing. The compression limiter also includes one or more detents formed in at least one of the first end of the bushing and/or the second end of the bushing. In some examples, the compression limiter includes a first pair of the detents formed in the first end and a second pair of the detents formed in the second end.

Abstract: An oil pick-up assembly includes an upper housing having an upper shell extending from a first end of the assembly to a second end of the assembly. The upper shell defines a mounting plane of the assembly. The upper housing further includes an upper peripheral flange surrounding the upper shell. The oil pick-up assembly also a lower housing having a lower shell extending from the first end of the assembly to the second end of the assembly. The lower shell includes a first portion adjacent to the first end and substantially parallel to the mounting plane and a second portion adjacent to the second end and formed at a first oblique angle relative to the mounting plane. The lower shell also includes a lower peripheral flange surrounding the lower shell, the lower peripheral flange of attached to the upper peripheral flange of the upper housing to form a chamber.

Abstract: A component part has an over-molded integrally formed insert member. The insert member has a predetermined feature. In addition, an end portion of the predetermined feature is exposed and free from over-molding.

Abstract: A component part has an over-molded integrally formed insert member. The insert member has a predetermined feature. In addition, an end portion of the predetermined feature is exposed and free from over-molding.

Abstract: A system for inserting a component, such as a bushing, into a receiving structure, such as a mold, is disclosed. The system includes a component station and a component transporter. The component station includes a component support to and a first component ejector to move the component off of the component support. The component transporter includes a multi-axis mover, a component receiver with a retainer that retains the component within the component receiver, and a component ejector to move the component out of the component receiver. The component receiver is disposed on the multi-axis mover. The component transporter moves the component receiver between a first position at the component station, where the component receiver receives the component, and a second position at a processing station, where the component receiver ejects the component. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A snap-fit joint for connecting frame members includes a male member having an insertion end, a top portion, and opposite sidewalls. A female member has a socket to receive the male member insertion end. The socket includes an upstanding wall that temporarily flexes outwardly. Co-acting surfaces of the upstanding socket wall and the male member sidewall include co-acting surfaces in temporarily contact during insertion of the male member into the female member socket to temporarily outwardly flex the upstanding socket wall and seat the male member. The socket wall terminates in a tab and the male member sidewall surface terminates in a recess. The male member is fully seated in the socket, and the co-acting surfaces are out of contact with each other, the upstanding socket wall returns to an unflexed condition, and the socket tab is received in sidewall to lock the male member within the socket.

Abstract: A valve lifter guide mountable in the engine block of an internal combustion engine, the valve lifter guide comprising at least one elongated socket defining a longitudinal axis, the at least one socket dimensioned to receive a valve lifter therein, and at least one tab projecting away from the valve lifter guide along an axis which is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis of the at least one socket. The at least one tab includes a projection thereon which is dimensioned to be received in an opening provided in the engine block. The tab further defines a surface, oriented in a plane generally perpendicular to the orientation of the projection, which is capturable between the engine block and cylinder head.