Patent ID: 6435602
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A structure for attaching a pillar garnish to a pillar door section of an automobile, the structure comprising:a pillar garnish; a plurality of first movable attaching portions having a plurality of engaging portions, is provided on the pillar garnish, said plurality of engaging portions having an opening and a slit extending in the longitudinal direction of the pillar garnish; and a plurality of second movable attaching portions having a plurality of tongues, is provided on the pillar garnish; wherein each of said first movable attaching portions allows only the thermal expansion and contraction of said pillar garnish in a longitudinal direction, while each of said second movable attaching portions allows the thermal expansion and contraction of said pillar garnish in a widthwise and longitudinal direction; and wherein the widthwise expansion is outwardly away from the pillar door section.