Automotive door trim assembly with removable access panel
US6929309B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2013/0807
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive door trim assembly includes an interior door trim panel with an access opening that facilitates installing and servicing various accessories installed within the interior of an automotive door, between the door's exterior skin and the interior trim panel. The access opening is covered by an access panel that is slidably coupled to the interior trim panel for movement between a first position wherein the access panel is removable from the door trim panel to expose the access opening, and a second position wherein the access panel is secured to the door trim panel and covers the access opening. The access panel is coupled to the interior trim panel by cooperating first connecting members disposed on the interior trim panel and second connecting members disposed on the access panel.
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