Molding for automotive application

Details Molding for automotive application Molding for automotive application

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Thomas, Alexander S. (Department: 1772)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Structurally defined web or sheet

Including fastener for attaching to external surface

C428S217000, C049S495100, C049S489100, C049S498100, C052S466000, C052S468000, C296S093000, C296S210000, C296S213000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07045189

ABSTRACT:
A molding for closing a recess between a pair of body panels includes a head portion, a stem portion, and at least one leg member. The head portion has a width sufficient to close the opening when the molding is installed in the recess. The stem portion can be formed of a harder plastic material than the leg member and has a width enabling the stem portion to pass through an opening in the recess. The leg member is formed of a softer material and extends from the stem portion for frictional engagement with the side wall of the recess. A living hinge can be formed in the leg member to facilitate deflection of the leg member during insertion.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5013083 (1991-05-01), Yada et al.
patent: 6210615 (2001-04-01), Yoshizuru et al.
patent: 6224145 (2001-05-01), Sugiura
patent: 6684574 (2004-02-01), Hayashi
2003 Toyota Camry molding.
2003 Honda Civic molding.

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