Abstract: A routing clip assembly is configured to secure a tube to a structure. The assembly includes a clip having a main body, and at least one tube-retaining section is defined on a lateral side of the main body. The tube retaining section includes a channel adapted for receipt of the tube. The channel defines a channel axis and is configured to accommodate a variety of tube diameters. The channel includes at least two pairs of fingers, wherein each finger of a given pair connects to the body at a respective hinge on a side of the channel opposite the other finger of the pair. Further, each of the fingers has a distal end that extends generally toward the channel axis. The at least two pairs of fingers are configured to flex between a closed position and an open position to permit insertion of the tube into the channel.

Abstract: A routing clip assembly is configured to secure a tube to a structure. The assembly includes a clip having a main body, and at least one tube-retaining section is defined on a lateral side of the main body. The tube retaining section includes a channel adapted for receipt of the tube. The channel defines a channel axis and is configured to accommodate a variety of tube diameters. The channel includes at least two pairs of fingers, wherein each finger of a given pair connects to the body at a respective hinge on a side of the channel opposite the other finger of the pair. Further, each of the fingers has a distal end that extends generally toward the channel axis. The at least two pairs of fingers are configured to flex between a closed position and an open position to permit insertion of the tube into the channel.

Abstract: A wear plate guard for installation on a downwardly facing fender assembly surface having a front leading edge and fender sidewalls is disclosed herein. The wear plate guard is an elongate member with a generally L-shaped configuration adapted to cover and protect the surface. The elongate member has a top surface and splashguard fin in perpendicular alignment with a hole formed therein and configured for attachment to one of the fender sidewalls. The assembly also includes at least one outer tab extending perpendicularly downward from an end of the wear plate guard top surface, having a hole located therein.

Abstract: A damped armrest including an armrest frame defining a bore and a fixed mandrel defining an axis about which the frame rotates. A reservoir is formed by the bore and the mandrel. Vanes on the mandrel project into the reservoir. The reservoir is filled with damping media for controlling rotation of the frame about the mandrel.

Abstract: A headrest assembly is provided wherein a headrest guide and/or a headrest insert permit adjustment of the headrest even when one or more components of the headrest assembly are misaligned or out of tolerance. The headrest guide includes two sleeves, each sleeve forming a channel, the two sleeves rigidly connected with respect to one another so that the channel of each sleeve is parallel with the other.

Abstract: A retainer catch assembly includes a receiver having an inner channel and an outer shell and a plurality of detents aligned on each of opposite sides of the outer shell. One or more spring clips are selectably positioned within a detent aligned on each side of the outer shell. A striker is further positioned within the inner channel so that it is removable from the inner channel under an adjustable force depending upon the relative position of the spring clip. The retainer catch assembly may be particularly suited to a vehicle center console wherein a cover is slidable with respect to a compartment and requires that the cover have an adjustable removal force depending upon the position of the cover relative to the compartment.

Abstract: A headrest guide for receiving a headrest rod including a collet having an adjustable inner diameter positioned within a sleeve. A lock member for maintaining a constant inner diameter ofthe collet is engaged once the inner diameter of the collet is properly sized relative to the headrest rod. A method for fitting the headrest guide with the headrest rod includes sizing the inner diameter of the collet and then molding additional headrest guides so that the lock member is only functional when the inner diameter is at the desired size or within the desired range of sizes.

Abstract: A headrest assembly wherein a headrest guide and/or a headrest insert permit adjustment of the headrest even when one or more components of the headrest assembly are misaligned or out of tolerance. The headrest guide includes two sleeves, each sleeve forming a channel, the two sleeves rigidly connected with respect to one another so that the channel of each sleeve is parallel with the other. The headrest insert includes a flexible coupling that permits two generally parallel headrest rods to self-align with respect to the channels of the headrest guide.