Patent ID: 7594688
Filing Date: 2009-09-29
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A clip device for use with a tripartite trim stackup that includes first and second trim members oriented such that a first end of the first trim member is adjacent a second end of the second trim member, and a third trim member positioned at the center of and attached to the first and second trim members, the clip device comprising: a base portion having first and second opposing surfaces; a locating pin projecting from said first surface and configured to mate with and thereby operatively attach the third trim member to the clip device; a projection extending from said second surface and configured to mate with one of the first and second trim members to provide a pivot for the clip device; and first and second protuberances projecting from said second surface, said first protuberance configured to mate with the first trim member to operatively attach the clip device thereto, and said second protuberance configured to mate with the second trim member to operatively attach the clip device thereto; wherein said projection cooperates with said first and second protuberances to convert positional variation of the first and second trim members into rotational float of the clip device and thereby reposition the third trim member to the center of the first and second trim members.