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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2000
Toshio Maruyama, Toyohashi, JP;
Masaaki Yamagata, Ijirino Soujya, JP;
Emhart LLC, Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
A component mounting structure is for temporarily fastening a small component ( ) such as an assist grip to a large component ( ) such as a large interior or exterior component of an automobile. A fastening hole of the small component is aligned with a fastening hole of the large component and the small component is temporarily fastened to the large component by inserting a clip ( ) into the both fastening holes. The clip comprises a first engagement portion ( ) to be brought into surface-contact with the large component, a shank ( ) extending from the first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion ( ) integrally formed with the shank ( ) so as to be engaged with the small component, wherein the first engagement portion, the shank, and the second engagement portion of the clip are formed to have a hollow portion so that a screw component can axially be inserted therein. The screw component ( ) is inserted and held in the clip under the temporary fastening condition.