Low insertion effort U-base retainer

Details Low insertion effort U-base retainer Low insertion effort U-base retainer

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Katcheves, Basil (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie

Socket type

C052S716400, C052S716700, C024S295000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07096638

ABSTRACT:
A resilient clip for engaging a structure and having a body portion22with a pair of top flanges24,a pair of fastening fingers26and a pair of abutting coupling flanges28.Each of the fastening fingers26are coupled to the body portion22that is coupled to an associated top flange24.Each of the abutting flanges26has a concave surface, which engages the mounting structure. The fastening finger26portions are configured to engage a first side of a mounting flange on an interior trim component. An optional sealing member122may be used to provide sealing engagement.

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