Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Trim molding fastener
Patent
1993-05-13
1994-11-15
Sakran, Victor N.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Trim molding fastener
24295, 49377, A44B 1700
Patent
active
053635370
ABSTRACT:
A retaining clip for securing a weather sealing strip to the perimeter of a window opening of an automotive vehicle includes a substantially planar vertical centered portion; an integral downwardly depending, substantially planar arm connected to one side of, and substantially parallel with the central portion; a pair of wings which extend upwardly and outwardly from the downwardly depending arms and being adapted to engage the narrow sides of, and secure the downwardly depending arm within, a narrow rectangular slot formed in a sheet material such as a sheet metal body panel; and an integral, substantially upwardly extending arm connected to the other side of the central portion. The clip is adapted to secure a weather sealing strip between the control portion of the clip and the upwardly extending arm.
In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, a tab is provided on a shoulder portion of each wing to facilitate removal of the clip for servicing or replacement.
The clip has a high ratio of extraction force to insertion force to allow for easy installation while reducing the potential of inadvertent removal.
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Gardner Eric E.
Rogers Rick L.
Schneider Steven E.
Evanina Gunther J.
GenCorp Inc.
Rote, Jr. Frank C.
Rywalski Robert F.
Sakran Victor N.
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