Auxiliary handle fixture for modular headline of automobile
US6499782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/307
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an auxiliary-handle fixture for a modular headliner of an automobile, which enables an easy mounting and nevertheless guarantees a firm securement of accessaries.The invention comprising a body 5 having a central threaded hole 48, a plurality of elastic coupling pieces 40 extending outwardly from the front portion of the body 5 in a spreading manner to the base portion of the body 5 and capable of contacting, with their ends, to the outer surface of the body panel 10 after insertion through the coupling hole 15, and a plurality of supporting pieces 45 bent at the base portion of the body 5 to extend outwardly toward the front portion of the body 5 to thereby elastically bear on the inside surface of the body panel 10 after mounting, wherein in assembling on the body panel 10, the ends of the coupling pieces 40 interfere with the outside surface of the body panel 10 for firm fixing and the end portions of the supporting pieces 45 elastically bear on the inner surface of the body panel 10 for prevention from play.
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