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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 25, 1998
Mitsunobu Kato, Shizuoka, JP;
Yasuyoshi Serizawa, Shizuoka, JP;
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A door trim connector connecting structure is provided. In one embodiment of such structure, the switch unit is provided with fixed connectors, a connector securing wall provided with movable connectors is integrally formed inside the bulging portion of the door trim panel, and the screw unit secures the switch unit at the same time as engaging the fixed connectors and the movable connectors. In another embodiment of the structure, the door trim panel is provided with an insertion and connector stays, a bolt 63 penetrating a movable connector is engaged with a trim receiving plate which can be inserted through the insertion hole, the trim receiving plate can be temporarily secured to the door trim panel, the movable connector is movably supported by a holder provided with slide protrusions to be received by the guide grooves, and the trim receiving plate is inserted through the insertion hole so as to screwing the movable connector to the fixed connector after the door trim panel is attached to the door inner panel.