Wire retention feature

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2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Cariaso, Alan (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Specific lamp mounting or retaining

C362S545000, C362S548000, C362S546000, C362S374000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07140760

ABSTRACT:
The subject invention relates to automotive lighting assemblies. Specifically, the subject invention relates to a device and method for retaining wires, which provide power to the light source, in the proper orientation. In an exemplary embodiment, a wire retaining cavity is formed by a molded rib on a cover and a molded retention feature with a hook portion on a light source retaining compartment. In this exemplary embodiment, the cover and retaining compartment are integrally connected to one another by a living hinge. The wire retaining cavity is formed once the cover is folded over the retaining cavity bringing the rib into close proximity of the wire retention feature and adjacent to the hook portion of the feature.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6715909 (2004-04-01), Serizawa

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