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Trim panel mounting assembly

US6123385A · kind A · utility

26Cited by
18References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 1997
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R13/0243
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trim panel mounting assembly for a motor vehicle includes a trim panel bracket mounted to one side of a trim panel opposite an interior of the motor vehicle and a support bracket mounted to an inner door panel opposite the trim panel bracket. The trim panel mounting assembly also includes a structure for allowing the trim panel bracket and the support bracket to self-align when the trim panel bracket and the support bracket are brought into proximate position for installation.

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