Vehicle interior accessory retainer
US7717394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle interior accessory retainer includes a base, a base inner and a plate spring. In the base inner, upper and front openings are formed in upper and front parts, respectively, side walls are formed in side parts in the upper opening, a lower part is formed at a position opposite to the upper opening with the side walls in between, and a stay mount part is provided in the lower part. The plate spring has a planar portion, upright portions, and base-retaining pieces. The stay mount part has a projection. A nip part is formed between the projection and the lower part of the base inner. A through hole is formed in the planar portion in the plate spring. A tension applying part is formed between the upper surface of the lower part in the base inner and the projection in the stay mount part.
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