Abstract:
A door assembly for an appliance, e.g., a dishwasher appliance, is provided. The door assembly includes an inner door panel and an outer door panel. The inner door panel is secured to the outer door panel with clips. With such a construction, the door assembly can have an aesthetically pleasing appearance to consumers.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present subject matter relates generally to doors for appliances, e.g., dishwasher appliances. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    Dishwasher appliances generally include a tub that defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. A door provides for selective access to the wash chamber. For example, the door can be rotatably mounted to the wash tub with a hinge. The door can selectively adjust between an open and a closed position by rotating about the hinge in order to permit access to the wash chamber. 
         [0003]    In certain dishwasher appliances, the door can include an inner door panel and an outer door panel that are coupled together to form the door assembly. For example, fasteners can be inserted through the inner door panel into the outer door panel in order to secure the inner and outer door panels together. However, using fasteners to couple the inner and outer door panels together can have drawbacks. For example, the heads of the fasteners can be visible to a user. Such fastener heads can have an unattractive appearance that detracts from the overall aesthetic appeal of the dishwasher appliance. In addition, the fasteners can corrode over time and leave an unattractive residue on the inner door panel. Also, the fasteners can deform portions of the inner door panel around the fasteners such that the inner door panel has an undesirable, wavy appearance. Further, during operation of the dishwasher appliance, food particles can collect around the fasteners leading to an unsightly appearance. 
         [0004]    Accordingly, a door assembly for an appliance with features for improved mounting of an inner door panel to an outer door panel would be useful. In particular, a door assembly for an appliance with features for mounting an inner door panel to an outer door panel without unsightly fasteners would be useful. 
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    Aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the following description, or may be apparent from the description, or may be learned through practice of the invention. 
         [0006]    A door assembly for an appliance is provided. The door assembly includes an inner door panel and an outer door panel. The inner door panel is secured to the outer door panel with clips. With such a construction, the door assembly can have an aesthetically pleasing appearance to consumers. 
         [0007]    In a first exemplary embodiment, a door assembly for an appliance is provided. The door assembly includes an outer door panel and an inner door panel. The outer door panel defines a first plurality of holes and a second plurality of holes. The first plurality of holes is dispersed on a first side of said outer door panel along a vertical direction. The second plurality of holes is dispersed on a second side of the outer door panel along the vertical direction. A first plurality of clips is mounted on a first side of the inner door panel. The first plurality of clips is dispersed along the vertical direction such that each one of the first plurality of clips is received within a respective one of the first plurality of holes of the outer door panel. A second plurality of clips is mounted on a second side of the outer door panel. The second plurality of clips is dispersed along the vertical direction such that each one of the second plurality of clips is received within a respective one of the second plurality of holes of the outer door panel. 
         [0008]    In a second exemplary embodiment, a dishwasher appliance is provided. The dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for cleaning A door assembly is mounted to the tub and configured for permitting selective access to the wash chamber of the tub. The door assembly includes an outer door panel and an inner door panel. The outer door panel has a first side and a second side spaced apart along a horizontal direction. A first flange is positioned at the first side of the outer door panel. The first flange is spaced apart from the outer door panel along a transverse direction. The first flange defines a first plurality of holes. A second flange is positioned at the second side of the outer door panel. The second flange is spaced apart from the outer door panel along the transverse direction. The second flange defines a second plurality of holes. The inner door panel has a first side and a second side spaced apart along the horizontal direction. A first plurality of clips is mounted on the first side of the inner door panel in a complementary manner to the first plurality of holes of the first flange. A second plurality of clips is mounted on the second side of the inner door panel in a complementary manner to the second plurality of holes of the second flange. Each one of the first plurality of clips is configured for receipt within a respective one of the first plurality of holes of the first flange, and each one of the second plurality of clips is configured for receipt within a respective one of the second plurality of holes of the second flange in order to mount the inner door panel to the outer door panel. 
         [0009]    In a third exemplary embodiment, a door assembly for an appliance is provided. The door assembly includes an outer door panel and an inner door panel. The inner door panel defines a first plurality of holes and a second plurality of holes. The first plurality of holes is dispersed on a first side of said inner door panel along a vertical direction. The second plurality of holes is dispersed on a second side of the inner door panel along the vertical direction. A first plurality of clips is mounted on a first side of the outer door panel. The first plurality of clips is dispersed along the vertical direction such that each one of the first plurality of clips is received within a respective one of the first plurality of holes of the inner door panel. A second plurality of clips is mounted on a second side of the outer door panel. The second plurality of clips is dispersed along the vertical direction such that each one of the second plurality of clips is received within a respective one of the second plurality of holes of the inner door panel. 
         [0010]    These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0011]    A full and enabling disclosure of the present invention, including the best mode thereof, directed to one of ordinary skill in the art, is set forth in the specification, which makes reference to the appended figures, in which: 
           [0012]      FIG. 1  provides a front view of a dishwasher appliance according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter with an exemplary embodiment of a door assembly mounted to a cabinet of the dishwasher appliance. 
           [0013]      FIG. 2  provides a side view of the dishwasher appliance of  FIG. 1  with a portion of the cabinet removed to reveal an interior of the dishwasher appliance. 
           [0014]      FIG. 3  illustrates an exploded view of the door assembly of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0015]      FIG. 4  illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of an inner door panel of the door assembly of  FIG. 3 . 
           [0016]      FIG. 5  provides a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of one of a plurality of clips of the inner door panel of  FIG. 4 . 
           [0017]      FIG. 6  provides a rear perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an outer door panel. 
           [0018]      FIGS. 7 and 9  illustrate front perspective views of the door assembly of  FIG. 3  in various stages of mounting the outer door panel to the inner door panel. 
           [0019]      FIGS. 8 and 10  illustrate perspective views of the door assembly of  FIG. 3  in various stages of mounting the outer door panel to the inner door panel with one of a plurality of clips. 
           [0020]      FIG. 11  provides a rear perspective view of a portion of the door assembly of  FIG. 9  taken along the  11 - 11  line of  FIG. 9 . 
           [0021]      FIGS. 12 and 13  illustrate rear perspective views of another exemplary embodiment of an inner door panel and, in particular, a plurality of clips being mounted to the inner door panel. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0022]    Reference now will be made in detail to embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used with another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. 
         [0023]      FIGS. 1 and 2  depict an exemplary domestic dishwasher  100  that may be configured in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The dishwasher  100  includes a cabinet  102  having a tub  104  therein that defines a wash chamber  106 . The tub  104  includes a door assembly  200  hinged at its bottom  122  for movement between a normally closed configuration (shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 ), wherein the wash chamber  106  is sealed shut (e.g., for washing operation), and an open configuration (e.g., for loading and unloading of articles from the dishwasher). 
         [0024]    As may be seen in  FIG. 1 , dishwasher appliance  100  extends between a top  110  and a bottom  111  along a vertical direction V and also extend between a first side  114  and a second side  115  along a horizontal direction H. As may be seen in  FIG. 2 , dishwasher appliance  100  also extends between a front  112  and a back  113  along a transverse direction T. Transverse direction T is substantially perpendicular to horizontal and vertical directions H, V. Thus, vertical direction V, horizontal direction H, and transverse direction T are orthogonally oriented such that vertical direction V, horizontal direction H, and transverse direction T form an orthogonal directional system. 
         [0025]    Turning to  FIG. 2 , guide rails  126  are mounted on tub side walls  128  and accommodate upper and lower roller-equipped rack assemblies  130 ,  132 . Each of the upper and lower racks  130 ,  132  is fabricated from lattice structures that include a plurality of elongated members  134 . Each rack  130 ,  132  is adapted for movement between an extended loading position (not shown) in which the rack is substantially positioned outside the wash chamber  106 , and a retracted position (shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 ) in which the rack is located inside the wash chamber  106 . 
         [0026]    A silverware basket  150  is removably mounted to door assembly  200 . However, silverware basket  150  may also be selectively attached to other portions of dishwasher  100 , e.g., lower rack  132 . Silverware rack  150  is configured for receipt of silverware, utensils, and the like, that are too small to be accommodated by the upper and lower racks  130 ,  132 . 
         [0027]    The dishwasher  100  further includes a lower spray assembly  144  that is mounted within a lower region  146  of the wash chamber  106  and above a tub sump portion  142  so as to be in relatively close proximity to the lower rack  132 . A mid-level spray assembly  148  is located in an upper region of the wash chamber  106  and may be located in close proximity to upper rack  130 . Additionally, an upper spray assembly (not shown) may be located above the upper rack  130 . 
         [0028]    The lower and mid-level spray assemblies  144 ,  148  and the upper spray assembly are fed by a fluid circulation assembly (not shown) for circulating water and dishwasher fluid in the tub  104 . The fluid circulation assembly may be located in a machinery compartment  140  located below the bottom sump portion  142  of the tub  104 , as generally recognized in the art. Each spray assembly includes an arrangement of discharge ports or orifices for directing washing liquid onto dishes or other articles located in the upper and lower racks  130 ,  132  and silverware basket  150 . The lower and mid-level spray assemblies  144 ,  148  may be rotatably mounted in wash chamber  106 . Accordingly, the arrangement of the discharge ports in at least the lower spray assembly  144  may provide a rotational force by virtue of washing fluid flowing through the discharge ports. The resultant rotation of the lower spray assembly  144  can provide coverage of dishes and other dishwasher contents with a washing spray. 
         [0029]    The dishwasher  100  is further equipped with a controller  137  to regulate operation of the dishwasher  100 . The controller may include a memory and microprocessor, such as a general or special purpose microprocessor operable to execute programming instructions or micro-control code associated with a cleaning cycle. The memory may represent random access memory such as DRAM, or read only memory such as ROM or FLASH. In one embodiment, the processor executes programming instructions stored in memory. The memory may be a separate component from the processor or may be included onboard within the processor. 
         [0030]    The controller  137  may be positioned in a variety of locations throughout dishwasher  100 . In the illustrated embodiment, the controller  137  may be located within a control panel  216  of door assembly  200  as shown. In such an embodiment, input/output (“I/O”) signals may be routed between the control system and various operational components of dishwasher  100  along wiring harnesses that may be routed through the bottom  122  of door assembly  200 . Typically, the controller  137  includes a user interface panel  136  through which a user may select various operational features and modes and monitor progress of the dishwasher  100 . In one embodiment, the user interface  136  may represent a general purpose I/O (“GPIO”) device or functional block. In one embodiment, the user interface  136  may include input components, such as one or more of a variety of electrical, mechanical or electro-mechanical input devices including rotary dials, push buttons, and touch pads. The user interface  136  may include a display component, such as a digital or analog display device designed to provide operational feedback to a user. The user interface  136  may be in communication with the controller  137  via one or more signal lines or shared communication busses. 
         [0031]    It should be appreciated that the present subject matter is not limited to any particular style, model, or other configuration of dishwasher and that the embodiment depicted in  FIGS. 1 and 2  is for illustrative purposes only. For example, the present subject matter may be used in dishwasher appliances having other rack configurations. In addition, the present subject matter may be used in other appliances, e.g., refrigerator appliances, freezer appliances, and/or trash compactors. 
         [0032]      FIG. 3  illustrates an exploded view of door assembly  200 . Door assembly  200  includes an inner door panel  210  and an outer door panel  220 . As described in greater detail below, inner and outer door panels  210  and  220  are coupled or secured together in order to form door assembly  200 . 
         [0033]    Inner door panel  210  includes a detergent dispenser  275  mounted to inner door panel  210  with a bracket  276 . A user can fill detergent dispenser  275  with detergent prior to starting dishwasher appliance  100  ( FIG. 1 ), and detergent dispenser  275  may dispense such detergent during operation of dishwasher appliance  100 . Inner door panel  210  also includes a vent  277  that is in fluid communication with wash chamber  106  of tub  104 . Water vapor and/or steam can be directed out of wash chamber  106  through vent  277 , e.g., during a drying cycle of dishwasher appliance  100 . 
         [0034]      FIG. 4  illustrates an exploded view of inner door panel  210  Inner door panel  210  extends between a first side  211  and a second side  212  along the horizontal direction H when door assembly  200  is in the closed configuration shown in  FIG. 1 . Also, inner door panel  210  extends between a top  213  and a bottom  214  along the vertical direction V when door assembly  200  is in the closed configuration shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         [0035]    A first plurality of clips  217  and a second plurality of clips  218  are fixed to inner door panel  210 . First and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  are configured for assisting in securing or coupling inner door panel  210  and outer door panel  220  ( FIG. 3 ) together as described in greater detail below. In  FIG. 4 , inner door panel  210  is constructed of a plastic, and first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  are integrally molded to inner door panel  210 . However, as will be described in greater detail below, inner door panel  210  may be constructed of other materials (e.g., a metal) where first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  are separate components mounted to inner door panel  210 . 
         [0036]    First plurality of clips  217  is mounted on first side  211  of inner door panel  210 . First plurality of clips  217  extend away from inner door panel  210  along the transverse direction T when door assembly  200  ( FIG. 1 ) is in the closed configuration. The clips of first plurality of clips  217  are disposed on first side  211  of inner door panel  210  such that the clips  217  are distributed along the vertical direction V. For example, in  FIG. 4 , first plurality of clips  217  is substantially uniformly distributed on first side  211  of inner door panel  210  along the vertical direction V. However, first plurality of clips  217  may be distributed along vertical direction V in any suitable manner, e.g., non-uniformly. 
         [0037]    Second plurality of clips  218  is mounted on second side  212  of inner door panel  210 . Second plurality of clips  218  extend away from inner door panel  210  along the transverse direction T when door assembly  200  ( FIG. 1 ) is in the closed configuration. The clips of second plurality of clips  217  are disposed on second side  212  of inner door panel  210  such that the clips  217  are distributed along the vertical direction V. For example, in  FIG. 4 , second plurality of clips  218  is substantially uniformly distributed on second side  212  of inner door panel  210  along vertical direction V. However, like first plurality of clips  217 , second plurality of clips  218  may be distributed along vertical direction V in any suitable manner, e.g., non-uniformly. 
         [0038]    Inner door panel  210  also includes a handle  215  and a control panel  216 . To assemble inner door panel  210 , handle  215  is mounted or secured to inner door panel  210 , e.g., using fasteners such as screws. Alternatively, handle  215  may be fixed or coupled to inner door panel  210  using any suitable mechanism, e.g., snap fit mechanisms, interference fit mechanisms, glue, or combinations thereof. Handle  215  is configured for assisting door assembly  200  ( FIG. 1 ) in adjusting between the open and closed configurations. For example, a user can insert his or her fingers into handle  215  and pull door assembly  200  open (i.e., adjust door assembly  200  from the closed configuration to the open configuration). Because handle  215  is mounted directly to inner door panel  210 , handle  215  may function in a more reliable and/or durable manner. 
         [0039]    To continue assembling inner door panel  210 , control panel  216  is mounted or fixed to handle  215  and/or inner door panel  210 . For example, control panel  216  may be secured to handle and/or inner door panel  210  using fasteners, glue, snap fit mechanisms, interference fit mechanisms, any other suitable mechanisms, or combination thereof. As may be seen in  FIG. 3 , control panel  216  can be mounted over handle  215  such that control panel  216  substantially covers handle  215 . Control panel  216  shown herein is generally referred to a “front-control” control panel. However, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, dishwasher appliance  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be provided with other suitable control panels, e.g., “top-control” control panels. 
         [0040]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of one of first plurality of clips  217 . It should be understood that the other clips of first plurality of clips  217  and the clips of second plurality of clips  218  may be constructed in the same or a similar manner. As may be seen in  FIG. 5 , each of the first plurality of clips  217  includes a body portion  240  that is fixed to inner door panel  210 . An arm portion  241  is mounted to body portion  240  and extends away from body portion  240  such that a distal end  242  of arm portion  241  is disposed away from body portion  240 . Arm portion  241  is also spaced apart from inner door panel  210  such that leg portion  240 , arm portion  241 , and inner door panel  210  define a slot  243 . Slot  243  is sized and configured for receipt of a portion of outer door panel  220  ( FIG. 3 ) as described in greater detail below. 
         [0041]      FIG. 6  provides a rear perspective view of outer door panel  220 . Like inner door panel  210 , outer door panel  220  extends between a first side  227  and a second side  228  along the horizontal direction H when door assembly  200  is in the closed configuration shown in  FIG. 1 . Also, outer door panel  220  extends between a top  229  and a bottom  230  along the vertical direction V when door assembly  200  is in the closed configuration shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         [0042]    Hinges  270  are mounted to outer door panel  220  at the bottom  230  of outer door panel. Hinges  270  are configured for mounting door assembly  200  ( FIG. 1 ) to cabinet  102  such that door assembly  200  can rotate open and closed. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, other configurations of hinges are available and suitable to mount door assembly  200  to cabinet  102 . In addition, door assembly  200  may be mounted to cabinet  102  in any other suitable manner. For example, cabinet  102  may include a drawer with door assembly  200  mounted thereto such that door slides open and closed rather than rotate open and closed. 
         [0043]    A first sidewall  221  is mounted to outer door panel  220 . First sidewall  221  is positioned at first side  227  of outer door panel  220  and extends away from outer door panel  220  along the transverse direction T. A first flange  223  is mounted to first sidewall  221  and extends away from first sidewall  221  along the horizontal direction H. First flange  223  is spaced apart from outer door panel  220  along the transverse direction T and defines a first plurality of apertures or holes  225 . The holes of first plurality of holes  225  are disposed on first flange  223  such that the holes  225  are distributed along the vertical direction V. For example, in  FIG. 6 , first plurality of holes  225  is substantially uniformly distributed on first flange  223  along vertical direction V. However, first plurality of holes  225  may be distributed along vertical direction V in any suitable manner, e.g., non-uniformly. 
         [0044]    A second sidewall  222  is also mounted to outer door panel  220 . Second sidewall  222  is positioned at second side  228  of outer door panel  220  and extends away from outer door panel  220  along the transverse direction T. A second flange  224  is mounted to second sidewall  222  and extends away from second sidewall  222  along the horizontal direction H. Second flange  224  is spaced apart from outer door panel  220  along the transverse direction T and defines a second plurality of apertures or holes  226 . The holes of second plurality of holes  226  are distributed on second flange  224  such that the holes  226  are dispersed along the vertical direction V. For example, in  FIG. 6 , second plurality of holes  226  is substantially uniformly distributed on second flange  224  along vertical direction V. However, second plurality of holes  226  may be distributed along vertical direction V in any suitable manner, e.g., non-uniformly. 
         [0045]    First and second pluralities of holes  225  and  226  are configured for receipt of first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  ( FIG. 4 ). Thus, first and second pluralities of holes  225  and  226  are disposed on first and second flanges  223  and  224  in a complementary manner to first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  respectively. By receiving first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218 , first and second pluralities of holes  225  and  226  assist in securing or coupling inner door panel  210  ( FIG. 3 ) and outer door panel  220  together as described in greater detail below. 
         [0046]    A pocket  231  is defined by outer door panel  220 , first sidewall  221 , and second sidewall  222 . Pocket  231  is configured for receipt of at least a portion of inner door panel  210  ( FIG. 3 ) as described in greater detail below. 
         [0047]      FIGS. 7 and 9  illustrate front perspective views of door assembly  200  in various stages of mounting outer door panel  220  to inner door panel  210 .  FIGS. 8 and 10  illustrate partial perspective views of one of second plurality of clips  218  mounting outer door panel  220  to inner door panel  210 . In particular,  FIG. 8  corresponds to a partial perspective view of one of second plurality of clips  218  from  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 10  corresponds to a partial cross-sectional view of one of second plurality of clips  218  from  FIG. 9 . 
         [0048]    As shown in  FIGS. 7 and 9 , to secure outer door panel  220  to inner door panel  210 , outer door panel  220  is positioned adjacent inner door panel  210  such that at least part of inner door panel  210  is disposed within pocket  231  ( FIG. 6 ) of outer door panel  220 . In addition, first plurality of clips  217  ( FIG. 4 ) is received within first plurality of holes  225  ( FIG. 6 ), and second plurality of clips  218  ( FIG. 4 ) is received within second plurality of holes  226  ( FIG. 6 ). As shown in  FIGS. 8 and 10 , outer door panel  200  may be shifted upwardly along the vertical direction V such that a portion of second flange  224  is received within slot  243  ( FIG. 5 ) of one of second plurality of clips  218 . While in  FIGS. 8 and 10  only a single clip is shown other clips of first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  operate similarly to the clip shown. Accordingly, outer door panel  200  may be shifted upwardly along the vertical direction V such that a portion of first and second flanges  223  and  224  are received within slots  243  ( FIG. 5 ) of first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218 . 
         [0049]    After shifting outer door panel  200  upwardly along the vertical direction V, first and second flanges  223  and  224  may be disposed between inner door panel  210  and distal ends  242  of first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 10 , second flange  224  is disposed between inner door panel  210  and distal end  242  of second clip  218 . In such a configuration, first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  assist in coupling inner and outer door panels  210  and  220  together such that, e.g., inner and outer door panels  210  and  220  are hindered from separating along the transverse direction T. 
         [0050]    As may be seen in  FIG. 9 , with inner door panel  210  secured to outer door panel  220  with first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218 , top  229  of outer door panel  210  is positioned immediately adjacent control panel  216 . Thus, handle  215  ( FIG. 4 ) disposed under control panel  216  may be accessed through a handle recess  254  defined by outer door panel  220 . To prevent inner and outer door panels  210  and  220  from sliding along the vertical direction T relative to one another, fasteners  256  may couple inner and outer door panels  210  and  220 . Fasteners  256  may be disposed at bottom  122  of door assembly  200  in order to hide or conceal fasteners  256  from a user when dishwasher appliance  100  ( FIG. 1 ) is in use. 
         [0051]      FIG. 11  provides a rear perspective view of a portion of the door assembly of  FIG. 9  taken along the  11 - 11  line of  FIG. 9 . With outer door panel  220  secured to inner door panel  210 , an exterior surface  250  of inner door panel  210  is disposed below a distal end  252  of first sidewall  221  (or second sidewall  222 ), e.g., along the transverse direction T ( FIG. 9 ). Accordingly, inner door panel  210  is disposed “sub-flush” to outer door panel  220 . In other words, exterior surface  250  of inner door panel  210  is disposed within pocket  231  ( FIG. 6 ) of outer door panel  220 . Other suitable configurations are available as well. For example, exterior surface  250  of inner door panel  210  may be disposed flush with or above distal end  252  of first sidewall  221 . 
         [0052]    Inner and outer door panels  210  and  220  are provided by way of example only. Thus, other configurations are considered within the scope of the present subject matter. For example, first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  may be mounted to outer door panel  220 , and first and second pluralities of holes  223  and  224  may be defined by inner door panel  210 . As another example, first and second flanges  224  and  225  may extend along the transverse direction T such that first and second pluralities of holes  223  and  224  are defined within first and second flanges  224  and  225  rather than through first and second flanges  224  and  225 . In particular, first and second flanges  224  and  225  may include a plastic stud mounted (e.g., using glue) to first and second sidewalls  221  and  222  respectively. 
         [0053]      FIGS. 12 and 13  illustrate rear perspective views of another exemplary embodiment of an inner door panel  300  Inner door panel  300  is substantially similar to inner door panel  210 . However, as discussed above, first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  are integral with inner door panel  210 . However, inner door panel  300  is constructed such that first and second pluralities of clips  217  and  218  are separate components mounted to inner door panel  300 . 
         [0054]    As may be seen in  FIG. 12 , first plurality of clips  217  is connected with a web  262 . Web  262  extends between and connects each clip of the first plurality of clips  217 . In addition, inner door panel  300  (e.g., a sidewall of inner door panel  300 ) defines a channel  260  and gaps  261  for receiving first plurality of clips  217 . Thus, as may be seen in  FIG. 13 , first plurality of clips  217  may be mounted to inner door panel  300  by positioning web  262  within channel  260  and each one of the first plurality of clips within a respective one of the gaps  261 . 
         [0055]    This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they include structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.