Heat stake attachment feature
US10688943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retainer for limited space attachment of a vehicle part with a class A surface to a vehicle. The retainer has a low profile portion and also an attachment base operable for being connected to heat stake ribs of the vehicle part. The attachment base includes at least one attachment aperture to provide attachment with the heat stake ribs. There is provided desired degrees of clip float and/or two-way limited clip float providing desired free movement of the clip when desired.
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