Patent ID: 6698154
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A trim assembly for use on a panel adapted for installation in a wall of a recreational vehicle, said trim assembly comprising:a bracket, said bracket comprising a mounting portion and a receiving portion, said mounting portion adapted to attach to the support structure of said recreational vehicle and said receiving portion including first and second body portions; and a trim ring, said trim ring defining an exterior surface adapted to cover said bracket, said trim ring including an engagement portion adapted to connect with said receiving portion of said bracket and comprising a long member, a short member, and an angled member, all of which define an open side, wherein said long member comprises one attached end and one free end, said long member free end located along a first boundary defining said open side, said short member comprises one attached end and one free end, said short member free end located along a second boundary defining said open side, said angled member comprises first and second legs, said long member being oriented generally parallel to said short member with said long member attached end connected to said short member attached end by said angled member, said engagement portion adapted to connect with said receiving portion of said bracket by said long and short members each having one of a protuberance and a depression, said long and short member being resiliently displaceable so as to create an interference fit between said long member free end and said short member free end of said engagement portion and said first and second body portions each having one of a corresponding protuberance and depression engaging a corresponding depression or protuberance.