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Fixing system for lighting fixture parts, especially automobile lights

US9188315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2013
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/747
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fixing system for lighting fixture parts, especially the lights of an automobile, includes a thermoplastic outer lens (2), which is installed in a thermoplastic encircling housing (3) by means of a sealing adhesive (4) and secured by fastening elements. The fixing element is a brad pin (1) which is shot through a groove (31) of the encircling housing (3) and a lug (21) of the outer lens (2), with a profile in the shape of a circle flattened at least at two diametrically opposite places, having a longitudinally smooth brad pin shank (14) along its entire length, which is covered by an adhesive (112) to hold the brad pins (1) together.

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