Assist grip
US8146208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assist grip includes a mounting clip formed of metal having spring resiliency and bent into a generally U shape. The mounting clip includes a pair of resilient legs. Each of the resilient legs includes a bulging portion that bulges outwardly and is provided with a retention portion to be retained by a mounting location of a vehicle body structure. Each of the resilient legs further includes at the leading end a stepped region for engagement against an inner peripheral region of a rectangular opening of a hinge body. The stepped region includes an extended region and a retaining pawl that extends outwardly relative to the extended region.
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