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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 2024
Filed:
May. 17, 2022
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Jose Luis Toriz Vega, Metepec, MX;
Joaquin Andres Araya Salinas, Huixquilucan, MX;
Raul Rafael Martinez Huesca, Atizapan de Zaragoza, MX;
Jose Nicolas Juarez Espinoza, Cuajimalpa de morelos, MX;
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle trim assembly includes a trim panel, which defines a retaining member that includes a connector and an engagement plate. The engagement plate has a width greater than a width of the connector. The engagement plate includes a locking arm. A first attachment feature is engageable with the retaining member in a first use condition. A second attachment feature is engageable with the retaining member in a second use condition. The first and second attachment features each include a base having a proximal support and a distal support, a clip coupled to the distal support and configured to engage a vehicle body, and guide features coupled to the proximal support. The guide features are configured to receive the engagement plate of the retaining member. A protrusion is coupled to the proximal support. The locking arm is configured to engage the protrusion to lock the base on the retaining member.
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