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

Claim 4:
5. A fitting arrangement comprising:
a first part including:
an engagement hook protruding in a first direction from the first part; and
at least one opening extending in the first direction through the first part;

a second part including a latch element, wherein when the fitting arrangement is in a first configuration, the second part is positioned and located apart from the first part, and wherein when the fitting arrangement is in a second configuration, the second part is positioned and located adjacent to the first part;
an auxiliary tool;
wherein when the fitting arrangement is in the first configuration or the second configuration, the auxiliary tool is selectively receivable in the at least one opening such that the auxiliary tool contacts the engagement hook to cause the engagement hook to flex outwardly;
wherein the auxiliary tool is aligned in a tool direction as the auxiliary tool is inserted within the at least one opening, and wherein the auxiliary tool remains aligned in the tool direction as the auxiliary tool causes the engagement hook to flex; and
wherein when the fitting arrangement is in the second configuration and the auxiliary tool is removed from the at least opening, the engagement hook couples to the latch element.