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The present invention relates to a self-adjusting stopper for dampening movable parts, in particular for lids, hoods or the like in automotive vehicles, and comprises a stop element, a casing, a clamping element and a coupling element in cooperative relationship. Initially the stop element projects

The present invention relates to a self-adjusting stopper for dampening movable parts, in particular for lids, hoods or the like in automotive vehicles, and comprises a stop element, a casing, a clamping element and a coupling element in cooperative relationship. Initially the stop element projects a maximum distance out of the casing. By closing the part which has to be dampened, for example the hood of an automotive vehicle, the stop element becomes displaced into the casing. After opening the lid, the clamping element is locked to the stop element by rotating the coupling element to axially adjust the stop element within the casing. A further adjustment is not required. According to the invention, the stop element will be automatically adjusted in a proper axial position by just closing and opening the lid.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A self-adjusting stop system for positionally determining a limit stop for a movable element, comprising:a housing;a stop element axially movable within said housing between a first non-limiting position and a second position at which said stop element comprises a limit stop for a

[ We claim:] [1.] A self-adjusting stop system for positionally determining a limit stop for a movable element, comprising:a housing;a stop element axially movable within said housing between a first non-limiting position and a second position at which said stop element comprises a limit stop for a movable element;a clamping element axially movable within said housing between a first position at which said clamping element is disengaged from said stop element so as to permit said stop element to undergo movement within said housing between said first non-limiting position and said second limit stop position, and a second position at which said clamping element is engaged with said stop element so as to fix said stop element at said second position at which said stop element comprises said limit stop for a movable element;a coupling element rotatably fixed with respect to said clamping element and rotatably mounted upon said housing;first means defined between said coupling element and said clamping element for causing radially inward movement of a portion of said clamping element; andsecond means defined between said clamping element and said housing for causing axial movement of said clamping element with respect to said coupling element,whereupon axial movement of said stop element from said first non-limiting position to said second limit stop position, and subsequent rotation of said coupling element, and said clamping element rotatably fixed to said coupling element, with respect to said housing, said second means defined between said clamping element and said housing causes axial movement of said clamping element with respect to said coupling element while said first means defined between said coupling element and said clamping element causes radially inward movement of said portion of said clamping element such that said portion of said clamping element engages said stop element so as to fix said stop element at said second limit stop position.