Trim panel
US9543684B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/443
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A trim panel having a main body, a plurality of attachment structures and a dummy electric connector. The main body has a trim surface and an attachment surface opposite the trim surface. The plurality of attachment structures are formed on the attachment surface and are configured to contact and engage a separate panel securing the main body to the separate panel and covering an aperture formed in the separate panel. The dummy electric connector is formed on the attachment surface. The dummy electric connector is configured to receive and retain an electric connector in the absence of any electrical contacts within or on the dummy electric connector. The dummy electrical connector enables retention of a wiring harness having a connector that is not currently used, the unused connector to be connected to and retained by the dummy connector.
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