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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2008
Phillip M. Turner, Montrose, MI (US);
Yueh-se J. Huang, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Pei-chung Wang, Troy, MI (US);
Sharon K. Martin, Troy, MI (US);
Phillip M. Turner, Montrose, MI (US);
Yueh-Se J. Huang, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Pei-Chung Wang, Troy, MI (US);
Sharon K. Martin, Troy, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A trim clip for securing a panel to a structural part is disclosed herein. The trim clip includes: a captivating part having an anchor; a body part having a cavity for receiving the anchor; and means for locking the captivating part to the body part. Wherein the body part is engageable with the structural part and has a first flange for seating against the structural part. Wherein the captivating part has a second flange for seating against the panel. Wherein the captivating part and the body part in an unlocked state have a lateral float, an axial float, and an angular tilt float therebetween. Wherein the captivating part and the body part in a locked state have substantially no lateral float, no axial float, and no angular tilt float therebetween.