Patent ID: 11932176
Assignee: MAGNA EXTERIORS INC.
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A flange connector assembly for connecting trim pieces of a vehicle, each trim piece having a longitudinal cavity, said flange connector assembly comprising: a first portion having a trim end fitting into a first cavity on a first trim piece side and a T-shaped protrusion including a second receiving portion for fitting into a second trim end piece said second portion which includes a female cavity portion for receiving the T-shaped protrusion and surfaces for providing a two point locking system between the ramp surface and the locking portion and the T-shaped protrusion when the connectors are fitted together, wherein the first portion and the second portion snap fit to engage each other and retain the trim pieces to be attached wherein the two point locking system includes the first portion having the T-shaped protrusion including a ramp portion and a locking portion and the second portion having a receiving portion including a deflectable arm for engagement with the locking portion for receiving a male portion and locking it in a secured position.