Patent ID: 6364589
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A fastener assembly for attaching a trim panel to a support panel, said fastener assembly including:a clip portion having a handle end, a guide leg projecting from said handle end and a pair of locking legs projecting from said handle end and spaced parallel on opposing sides of said guide leg; a base portion having a bridge portion extending from at least one base plate and defining a slot therebetween for removably receiving said guide leg therethrough, at least one locating projection extending longitudinally from said base plate opposite said bridge to a distal end, and at least one locking tab projecting from said locating projection toward said base plate wherein said base portion is adapted to retain the support panel between said locking tab and said base plate and said clip portion is cooperable with said base portion to retain the trim panel between said base plate and said clip portion.