Patent ID: 8800242

Claim:
A system for coupling a trim component to a sheet metal structure, the system comprising: a T-shaped weld fastener coupled to a first surface of the sheet metal structure; a trim piece having a first exterior bearing surface configured to bear against the first sheet metal bearing surface, and a second exterior surface configured to bear against the second sheet metal surface, and an interior bearing surface generally opposed to the first trim bearing surface, and a second interior bearing surface opposite the second exterior trim bearing surface, said trim piece defining a keyway slot having a first generally circular bearing section; and a fastener rotatably disposed within the keyway, the fastener having a first flange disposed on the first side of the keyway and a second flange disposed on an opposite side of the keyway, the second flange defining a ramped surface configured to apply forces on the trim piece when the fastener is rotated about the T-shaped fastener from the first position to the second position.