DLO molding with dutch bend feature and clip retention feature

US8776475B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. · CA

Inventors

• Michael E. Williamson · Shelby Charter Township, US
• Alain Pelchat · Vaughan, CA
• Alcino Oliveira · Sherwood Park, CA
• Kenneth G. Besedich · Rochester Hills, US
• Faisal Sultan · Chesterfield Township, US
• Marc R. Risdale · Dundas, CA
• Matthew C. Patterson · Torrance, US
• James R. Roll · Ann Arbor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 1, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 15, 2014
• Expiry date: Jan 8, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T24/304
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A window surround molding is secured on a vehicle door flange with a retainer clip. The molding extends in a longitudinal direction and has a cross-section including first and second channels separated by a Dutch bend. The flange is disposed in the second channel on one side of the Dutch bend. The clip is disposed in the first channel on an opposite side of the Dutch bend. An arm extends in the longitudinal direction away from first and second ends of the clip and engages the molding to secure the clip within the first channel. The clip also includes a lower edge that engages the Dutch bend. A flex tab protrudes from a front face of the clip and engages the flange to secure the molding on the flange and to prevent rotation of the molding relative to the flange.