Retainer clip for a mirror assembly housing bezel

Details Retainer clip for a mirror assembly housing bezel Retainer clip for a mirror assembly housing bezel

2007-06-14

2009-11-10

Amari, Alessandro (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Mirror

With support

C248S475100, C024S456000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614755

ABSTRACT:
An exterior vehicle mirror assembly comprising a housing including at least one retainer clip slot; a bezel carried on said housing; a retainer clip flange extending from said bezel generally adjacent said retainer clip slot; at least one retainer clip carried by said retainer clip flange having a slanted bearing face engaging said housing adjacent said retainer clip slots, and a securing lip disposed below said slanted bearing face that extends into said retainer clip slot to secure said bezel to said housing; wherein said slanted bearing face bears against said housing to prevent flexing of said retainer clip from disengaging said securing lip from said retainer clip slot when a force is applied to attempt removal of said bezel from said housing.

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