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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2012
Magna International Inc., Aurora, CA;
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Theodore J. Bachelder, Vanderbilt, MI (US);
Adam M. Lyon, Mancelona, MI (US);
Michael S. Gignilliat, Traverse City, MI (US);
Ronald J. Andor, East Jordan, MI (US);
Matthew C. Patterson, Warren, MI (US);
James R. Roll, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Magna International Inc., Aurora, CA;
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A retainer for limited space attachment of a vehicle part with a class A surface to a vehicle. The retainer has an attachment base operable for being connected to a rib of the vehicle part. A securing portion including an aperture for receiving a fastener is provided in the retainer. The retainer includes at least one sidewall connected between the attachment base and the securing portion. The sidewall spaces the securing portion from the attachment base to allow for insertion of the fastener and provide predetermined torque tension characteristics.