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Apparatus for attaching vehicle occupant protection member to body panel and assemblies using such apparatus

US7246837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateAug 6, 2004
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/309
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for attaching a sheet-form member for protecting vehicle occupants comprises a clip that is secured in an attachment hole in a body panel. The clip has a flange that covers edge portions of the attachment hole and has a protection member attaching part that receives and retains an engagement part of the protection member, which may be a soft elastic sheet.

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