Abstract: An antenna module for a vehicle communication system can be attached to a vehicle using an attachment arrangement that includes a cast and a single module that incorporates a bolt with an integrated retainer clip. The attachment arrangement acts as its own snap. The retainer clip has a spring mechanism. The installer installs the attachment arrangement to a through hole, for example, in a vehicle roof panel. As the retainer clip passes through the through hole, it collapses around the body of the cast. After the retainer clip passes completely through the through hole, the spring mechanism causes the retainer clip to rebound back to its original span to temporarily hold the antenna module in place. The installer then tightens the bolt, thereby stroking the integrated retainer clip up the cast toward the vehicle roof panel. When the retainer clip contacts the vehicle roof panel, the installer further tightens the bolt to a recommended drive torque.

Abstract: An illuminated indicator is disclosed. The illuminated indicator includes graphics disposed on a rear surface of a lightpipe and a housing that supports the rear surface of lightpipe. The housing defines an outer perimeter light channel. The illuminated indicator also includes a plurality of light sources that are disposed about the outer perimeter light channel. The outer perimeter light channel directs light from the plurality of light sources to an outer perimeter edge of the lightpipe to evenly illuminate the graphics.

Abstract: A fastening structure for an antenna module assembly is disclosed. The fastening structure for an antenna module assembly includes a cover, a gasket inner seal, a circuit board including at least one antenna element, and a base. The gasket inner seal is placed over the circuit board. The gasket inner seal and circuit board are intermediately located between the cover and the base. The base includes a plurality of beveled snap-tab receiving portions integrally located about a base perimeter. The beveled snap-tab receiving portions engage an inner perimeter of the cover defined by flexible snap-tabs to fasten and matingly secure the cover to the base.