Attachment assembly

US9114764B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

• Eric W. Muskovac · Chesterfield Township, US
• Paul V. Viscomi · Chesterfield Township, US
• Larry A. Filipczak · Beverly Hills, US
• John K. Itoney · St. Clair Shores, US
• Robert D. Conner · Hesperia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 24, 2013
• Grant date: Aug 25, 2015
• Expiry date: Aug 12, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16B5/12
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An attachment assembly includes a molding, a support member, and a clip. The molding assembly includes a molding body and a molding protrusion extending from the molding body. The support member includes a support body and defines a support opening that extends into the support body. The clip includes a first clip arm and a second clip arm coupled to the first clip arm. The first clip arm is disposed in the support opening. The second clip arm is spaced apart from the support body so as to define a clip channel configured to receive the molding protrusion. The clip is configured to couple the molding assembly to the support member when the clip channel receives the molding protrusion.