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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2001
David J. Spykerman, Zeeland, MI (US);
Nels R. Smith, Holland, MI (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Plymouth, MI (US);
Abstract
A combined hook and clip includes a mounting housing which can be integrated into a vehicle panel or separately provided and which includes a recess for receiving a pivoted combined hook and clip. The hook and clip includes a mounting collar, which is pivotally mounted within the housing by a pivot pin, a downwardly and inwardly projecting leg extending from the mounting collar to a base. Extending integrally upwardly and outwardly from the base is a second leg which, together with the first leg and base, defines a generally U-shaped hook. Extending downwardly from the second leg and projecting below the base is a third leg with a gripper member facing the housing for defining a clip. A bias member retains the combined hook and clip within the recess of the housing and urges the clip into a gripping position.