Vehicle interior assembly
US8646827B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/0256
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle interior assembly includes a vehicle interior part and a trim panel. The vehicle interior part includes at least two mounting sections defining at least two mounting openings extending therethrough. The trim panel includes at least two projections extending through the at least two mounting openings of the vehicle interior part from a backside surface of the trim panel, respectively, one of the projections having an attachment portion that retains the trim panel on the vehicle interior part in an installed position. One of the projections includes a restricting portion spaced from the mounting section of the vehicle interior part by a first prescribed deployment distance with the trim panel in the installed position. The restricting portion is configured to contact a corresponding one of the mounting sections of the vehicle interior part and retain the trim panel from being completely detached from the vehicle interior part.
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