Patent ID: 8052189
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A trim ring for attaching to an opening of a headliner of an automotive vehicle, said trim ring having a main wall, a flange, and a snap lid, the main wall bounding the opening, the flange extending outwardly from the main wall, and the snap lid connected to the main wall, said trim ring comprising: a snap post having an elongated leg having a distal end, said elongated leg extending generally normal from the flange, said elongated leg supporting a barb disposed on said distal end for engaging with the snap lid of said trim ring; and a support structure connected to said snap post, said support structure having a support leg and a support arm, said support leg being spaced apart from and extending generally parallel with said elongated leg, said support arm extending from said elongated leg to said support leg; said snap post and said support structure being formed as one piece with said trim ring.