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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2008
Phillip M. Turner, Montrose, MI (US);
Russell J. Peyerk, Romeo, MI (US);
Michael J. Ewin, Oak Park, AU;
Phillip M. Turner, Montrose, MI (US);
Russell J. Peyerk, Romeo, MI (US);
Michael J. Ewin, Oak Park, AU;
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A clip device is provided for balancing opposing variation in a tripartite trim stackup. The tripartite stackup includes a first trim member adjacent to a second trim member, and a trim component positioned at a center thereof. The clip device includes a base portion with a locating pin projecting therefrom, which operates to link the trim component to the clip device. A projection extends from the base portion, and mates with the first trim member to provide a pivot for the clip device. First and second protuberances project from the base portion. The first protuberance mates with and links the first trim member to the clip device. The second protuberance mates with and links the second trim member to the clip device. The clip device converts positional variation of the first and second trim members into rotational float, thereby repositioning the trim component at the center of the trim members.