Abstract: A Clip (1) and a clip house (20)for an automotive part. The clip (1) has dual attachment channels (4,5) so that the clip (1) is easily attachable, removable and re-attachable to and from a vehicle, such as an automobile, boat, snowmobile, or other similar structure. The clip (1) comprises a base (2), whereby a male member (3) projects from the base of the clip (2) on one side of the base (2), and the channels (4, 5) extend from the base (2) on the opposite side of the base (2). A longitudinal axis (b) of the male member (3) is offset slightly from a true center (a) of the base (2). The channels (4, 5) are provided on the side of the base (2) opposite the male member (3). Flanges (7, 8) are provided to secure attachment means of a trim part (30) received in the channels (4, 5). The clip house (20) comprises a ramp (85) with a recessed well (23) parallel to the ramp (85).

Abstract: The present invention provides elongated moldings in which the occurrence of unintended curves is prevented and which can be installed while accurately conforming to the shape of the installation area. The molding body (121) of the elongated molding (120) provided by the present invention is formed by joining, in at least some parts in its longitudinal direction, two or more plastic molded members having mutually different mold shrinkage rates; in at least some parts of the molding body consisting of said two or more plastic molded members, two or more curved areas (120a, 120b, and 120c) having mutually different curvatures are formed adjacently to each other in the longitudinal direction; and the configuration within the cross section of the two or more plastic molded members, which can be seen in the cross section of the molding body, varies between two adjacent curved areas among said two or more curved areas.

Abstract: A vehicle roof molding to be fitted into a roof groove of a roof panel of a vehicle. The vehicle roof molding includes a head portion, a leg portion protruding from the head portion to be fitted in the roof groove, a pair of protruding portions provided on both sides of the leg portion respectively, and a pair of engaging pieces, each provided in the vicinity of the protruding end of protruding portion respectively and including an elastic deforming portion in a root portion thereof and a tip end. The distance between tip ends of the engaging pieces in a free state is set to be larger than a groove width of the roof groove. The engaging piece is press-contacted with the side wall of the roof groove due to a resiliency of elastic deformation of the elastic deforming portion while the leg portion is fitted in the roof groove.

Abstract: A vehicle roof molding to be fitted into a roof groove of a roof panel of a vehicle. The vehicle roof molding includes a head portion, a leg portion protruding from the head portion to be fitted in the roof groove, a pair of protruding portions provided on both sides of the leg portion respectively, and a pair of engaging pieces, each provided in the vicinity of the protruding end of protruding portion respectively and including an elastic deforming portion in a root portion thereof and a tip end. The distance between tip ends of the engaging pieces in a free state is set to be larger than a groove width of the roof groove. The engaging piece is press-contacted with the side wall of the roof groove due to a resiliency of elastic deformation of the elastic deforming portion while the leg portion is fitted in the roof groove.