Retention clip for outer belt weatherstrip

US9003709B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 18, 2012
• Grant date: Apr 14, 2015
• Expiry date: Feb 9, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J10/36
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A retention clip for attaching an outer belt weatherstrip to a flange includes a backing plate and an anti-rotation feature attached thereto. The anti-rotation feature biases against the flange to draw the backing plate against the flange to remove lash from between the flange and the backing plate in a lateral direction relative to a first primary axis of the retention clip. An axial biasing member biases against the top edge of the flange to remove lash from between a lower edge of the flange and a latch of the retention clip in an axial direction along the first primary axis. A spacing element engages an interior surface of the outer belt weatherstrip in abutting engagement to resist movement of the outer belt weatherstrip relative to the retention clip along the first primary axis. A release mechanism allows the retention clip to disengage from the flange.