Patent ID: 7559598
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: B60J,B60R

Abstract:
1. A door panel system comprising: an inner panel, an interior trim panel having an outboard surface, the interior trim panel comprising at least one integrally-formed first member and at least one integrally-formed second member extending from the outboard surface of the interior trim panel, the first member comprising a cylindrical stem with a distal end and a base portion; the second member adjacent the first member and comprising extensions terminating at a head portion located at a distal end of the second member; and a barrier disposed between the inner panel and the interior trim panel, the barrier having a first side and a second side, the first side facing the interior trim panel and the second side facing the inner panel, the barrier further comprising at least one opening and an adhesive bead disposed on the second side directly opposite the first member; the first member and second member of the interior trim panel assembly interacting with the barrier such that the distal end of the second member extends through the opening and the head portion retains the barrier, and the distal end of the first member pushes on the first side of the barrier but does not extend through the barrier, causing the adhesive bead to adhere to the inner panel.