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Vehicle interior trim assembly

US7922228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateFeb 25, 2009
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B83/32
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle interior trim assembly includes a vehicle structure and a trim member. The vehicle structure defines an interior compartment having at least one trim supporting portion. The trim member is coupled to the trim supporting portion. The trim member has an interior trim surface exposed within the interior compartment and a recessed portion defining a clip receiving lip. The clip receiving lip has a thickness that is less than the overall thickness of the trim member and is dimensioned to support a removable clip. The clip receiving lip includes a first clip engagement surface formed by the interior trim surface, a second clip engagement surface that forms a part of the recessed portion and an edge surface that connects the first and second engagement surfaces.

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