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Plastic J-hook retainer with rubber

US10065577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

Angela Braggion · Grugliasco, IT
Maurizio Atragene · Rivalta di Torino, IT
Marco Rossi · Isernia, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 24, 2014
Grant date	Sep 4, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T24/309
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A J-hook retainer includes a rigid structural component shaped with a hooked end. A soft rubber section is applied to or molded with the rigid structural component. The J-hook retainer holds a trim fabric in place over a vehicle component frame. Advantageously, the soft rubber section minimizes free play and rattling as well as assisting in avoiding sliding and detachment in case of partial contact between the J-hook retainer and vehicle component frame.

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