Plastic fastener to attach door trim panel
US5056199A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/4588
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retainer for receiving a fastener and adapted for loading into a mold for embedment in a trim article molded of molding material. The retainer has a housing having an upper portion for accepting the fastener and a lower portion for embedment in the molded trim article. A flexible lip encompasses the housing for sealingly engaging with the mold thereby preventing the molding material from making contact with the upper portion of the housing and allowing the molding material to make contact with the lower portion of the housing.
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