Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Disparate sheet lamina between exposed surfaces of wall,...
Patent
1977-07-22
1979-10-16
Murtagh, John E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Disparate sheet lamina between exposed surfaces of wall,...
52208, 52717, E04B 162, E06B 358
Patent
active
041708555
ABSTRACT:
Fasteners for securing a shaped embellishing molding across the gap between the peripheral edge of a fixed window panel and fillister support surface in which the panel is mounted in an automotive vehicle. The fasteners are integrally fabricated from a material such as plastic and are adapted to mount in the gap without the need for welded studs or other means secured to the fillister. Each fastener includes a base and pair of projecting resilient wings which are downwardly flexed to fit in the gap. The wings include beveled bearing faces that resiliently bear against the inside corner of the mounted panel and develop a reacting force tending to load and position the fastener flushly against both sides of the fillister. The beveled bearing faces also allow the fastener to take up large tolerances both in the width of the gap and in the spacing of the panel from the inner side of the fillister. Each fastener includes at least one arm projecting upwardly from the base which is adapted to project from the gap and to engage within and retain the molding in position. The arm is made substantially stiff and inflexible relative to the base. As a result, when the arm and molding mounted thereto are pulled away from the window panel, the entire fastener tilts in the gap and the beveled bearing faces are loaded more tightly into the space behind the panel, thus providing increased resistance to dislodgement of the fastener from the gap. Various different embodiments of the fastener are disclosed.
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Murray Ronald A.
Wright Peter D.
Murtagh John E.
O'Connor James R.
O'Donnell Martin J.
O'Konski Thomas C.
TRW Inc.
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