Patent ID: 6450561
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
An apparatus adapted to attach an accessory member to a panel comprising:an attachment portion adapted to elastically engage a mounting hole formed in the panel when the apparatus is disposed within the mounting hole, the attachment portion comprising a first attachment part and a second attachment part, wherein the first and second attachment parts are elastically connected to each other by a hinge, and means for manually manipulating the attachment portion comprising a first manipulating part and a second manipulating part, wherein the first and second manipulating parts are separate from each other and are connected to respective ends of the first and second attachment parts, and wherein the first and second attachment parts are flexed, deformed or moved relative to each other by inwardly moving the first and second manipulating parts coupled to respective ends of the first and second attachment parts, wherein the manual manipulating means is actuated to disengage the attachment portion from the mounting hole.