Patent ID: 6857168
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: B60N,B60R,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A resilient clip for use in securing two members together wherein one of the members has an aperture for receiving the resilient clip, the resilient clip comprising: a body portion having an insertion end and a flange extending from an end of the body portion opposite to the insertion end, the insertion end being adapted for insertion into the aperture and the flange portion being adapted to engage a surrounding portion of the aperture, the body portion having a main axis; at least one spring member extending outwardly from the insertion end of the body portion, said spring member having an edge defining a plurality of teeth, said spring member having at least a portion which is twisted about an axis that is not perpendicular to the main axis so that the plurality of teeth are positioned to engage an edge of the aperture upon insertion therein; and a central aperture in the body portion adapted to attach a coupling member from the other of the members to the resilient clip.