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Fastener clip assembly with funnel guide

US10006479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 2016
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B21/16
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener clip assembly including a cap configured to be secured to a chassis through a chassis slot and a pin configured to be secured to a body panel. The pin is configured to be secured to the cap. The clip further includes a funnel coupled to the cap and facing in a direction of insertion of the pin. The funnel is configured to guide the pin into the cap based at least upon inserting the pin into the cap off center.

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