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

Claim 0:
1. A method for fitting a snap fit arrangement, the method comprising:
providing a first part having:
at least one opening extending in a first direction through the first part;
an engagement hook extending in the first direction from the first part;

providing an auxiliary tool aligned along an axis;
extending the auxiliary tool through the at least one opening within the first part such that the auxiliary tool contacts the engagement hook to cause the engagement hook to flex outwardly, wherein the auxiliary tool remains aligned along the axis as the auxiliary tool causes the engagement hook to flex;
providing a second part and a latch element coupled to the second part;
coupling the first part to the second part while the auxiliary tool is inserted and retained within the at least one opening; and
removing the auxiliary tool such that the engagement hook couples to the latch element.