Vehicle panel assembly
US9199585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2013/0293
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle panel assembly includes a first panel, a second panel and a retaining element. The first panel has a first side and a second side with at least one aperture extending from the first side to the second side. The second panel overlies a portion of the first side of the first panel. The second panel includes at least one snap-fitting member extending through the at least one aperture and contacting an area of the second side adjacent to the at least one aperture. The retaining element includes at least one restricting part that extends from the second side of the first panel into the at least one aperture to restrict movement of the snap-fitting member and inhibit disengagement of the snap-fitting member with the area of the second side adjacent to the at least one aperture.
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