Tension-member automotive door trim pull

Details Tension-member automotive door trim pull Tension-member automotive door trim pull

2007-10-03

2009-06-23

Pape, Joseph D (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Handle or assist grip

C296S146700, C296S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549689

ABSTRACT:
A pull cup in a vehicle door is fitted to a door trim panel substrate and is connected to the inner door panel of the vehicle door by way of a bracket. The bracket is oriented to resist vertical loads and tension loads such that the bracket is allowed to deflect in compression loading in the event of a side impact. In one embodiment the bracket has horizontal slots through which shoulder fasteners are fitted to attach the bracket to the inner door panel. This configuration allows deflection in compression loading. In another embodiment of the bracket a pair of arms is provided between the pull cup and the inner door panel. This configuration allows buckling of the arms on compression loading.

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