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US 10,369,939 B2Granted
End cap clip lock
AssigneeCooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
InventorsThomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara, Gina Leszczynski
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AssigneeCooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
InventorsThomas E. Maliskey, Rod Bara, Gina Leszczynski
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An end cap clip lock provides improved alignment of first and second vehicle trim components to a vehicle. The end clip lock includes a clip dimensioned for receipt between the first vehicle trim component or applique and the vehicle, such as the vehicle door. The clip includes a nose portion configured for receipt in the first vehicle trim component or reveal and a second, snap portion that interconnects with the second vehicle trim component or applique. The clip is joined to the vehicle door panel to hold the clip and the second associated vehicle trim component or applique thereto. Preferably, the end cap clip lock is installed into the reveal to form a subassembly, the subassembly is installed on the vehicle, and then the applique is installed on the subassembly/vehicle.
An end cap clip lock for improved alignment of first and second associated trim components to one another and to an associated vehicle body, the end cap clip lock comprising:
An end cap clip lock for improved alignment of first and second associated trim components to one another and to an associated vehicle body, the end cap clip lock comprising:
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