Molding retainer

Details Molding retainer Molding retainer

1978-08-28

1980-08-12

Ridgill, Jr., James L.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

In situ attached-type channel or trim strip

With separate means attaching to substructure

24 73PM, E04F 1902

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042166373

ABSTRACT:
A molding retainer for fastening a molding to a support panel which has a head stud welded thereon. The retainer is of molded plastic construction, and has an open-ended channel extending through it from one end to the other whereby it can be slidably mounted on the stud from either of its ends. The channel defines a retention area intermediate the end of the retainer and two insertion areas leading from its ends to the retention area and the retainer carries a pair of resilient tongues which are urged against the head of the stud when the retainer is mounted on the stud and the stud head is disposed in the retention area. Each of the tongues has an abutment which engages the stud head to inhibit accidental removal of the retainer from the stud when the stud head is positioned in the retention area. The retainer carries external shoulders over which the molding can be slid or snapped once the retainer is secured to the stud. In a modified form of the retainer, the shoulder on one side of the clip is replaced by external hooks and a pressure element disposed between the hooks.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3222838 (1965-12-01), Sweeney
patent: 3246440 (1966-04-01), Meyer

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