Patent ID: 11920629
Assignee: HELLA GMBH & CO. KGAA
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 7:
8. A snap fit arrangement comprising:
a first part including at least one opening extending through the first part and an engagement hook extending away from the first part;
a second part including a latch element, wherein when the snap fit arrangement is in a first configuration, the second part is positioned and located apart from the first part, and wherein when the snap fit arrangement is in a second configuration, the second part is positioned and located adjacent to the first part; and
an auxiliary tool configured to be received within and extended through the at least one opening when the snap fit arrangement is in either the first configuration or the second configuration, and wherein when the auxiliary tool is received within and extended through the at least one opening, the auxiliary tool contacts the engagement hook causing the engagement hook to flex outwardly such that the snap fit arrangement is moveable between the first configuration and the second configuration.