Patent ID: 9174589
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B60R,F16B

Abstract:
1. A vehicle trim structure for attachment of a resilient clip, comprising: a flange extending generally orthogonally from an interior wall of an automotive vehicle, the flange including a proximal end integral with the interior wall, a distal end separated from the interior wall, an interior face spanning between the proximal end and the distal end, and an exterior face spanning between the proximal end and the distal end, opposite the interior face; and a clip attachment area including a plurality of ribs, each rib in the plurality of ribs protruding generally orthogonally from the interior face of the flange and extending longitudinally from the proximal end to the distal end, the plurality of ribs being located on a portion of the flange; wherein the resilient clip is attached to the clip attachment area, the resilient clip including a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion whereby either the first engaging portion or the second engaging portion overlaps and contacts the plurality of ribs with the plurality of ribs being positioned between the first engaging portion and second engaging portion of the resilient clip.