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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2013
Magna International Inc., Aurora, CA;
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detriot, MI (US);
Theodore J. Bachelder, Vanderbilt, MI (US);
Adam M. Lyon, Mancelona, MI (US);
Ronald J. Andor, East Jordan, MI (US);
Michael S. Gignilliat, Traverse City, 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 push on doghouse retainer arrangement used for providing a connection between the B-pillar of an automobile, and an appliqué having a high-gloss surface, or 'show surface.' The a push on doghouse includes a formed low profile spring steel base and a slightly raised low profile doghouse portion, which includes a slot for receiving a base of a clip portion. The base also includes at least one attachment aperture. The attachment aperture includes an effective amount of serrations for holding of the doghouse onto a low profile rib molded into the part. The present invention simplifies mold design, minimizes potential for a read condition, and provides a robust engagement for a winged clip type fastener in limited space.