Abstract: A fastener used for mounting a mounting object having an insertion rib onto a support body having a mounting aperture. The fastener is previously fitted to the insertion rib of the mounting object and then inserted into the mounting aperture of the support body by pressing the insertion rib thereinto, thereby removably mounting the mounting object on the support body. The fastener includes a fastener body having a shoulder portion. The shoulder portion is adapted to elastically engage an inner edge of the mounting aperture of the support body when the fastener is inserted into the mounting aperture with the insertion rib. The fastener further includes a gripper portion provided on the fastener body and having at least one gripper surface and at least one engagement projection formed thereon. The gripper surface Is adapted to contact the insertion rib of the mounting object when the fastener is fitted to the insertion rib.

Abstract: A clip assembly for retaining two or more panels together comprising a clip having a first abutment, and second abutment moveable between first and second positions to enable the clip to pass through an opening in the panels and a pin locatable with respect to the clip to cause the second abutment to remain in the second position thereby to enable the tension of two or more panels between first and second abutments.

Abstract: This invention discloses fasteners characterized by the use of barbs to secure a primary object in place. More particularly, the barbs which are used are critically shaped barbs resulting in considerable increase of the holding force without sacrificing the flexibility of the barbs, and without sacrificing the broad acceptability of various thicknesses of the primary object to be fastened.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bezel attachment configuration for securing a detachable bezel to a metal chassis. The bezel attachment mechanism preferably includes the combination of a modified bezel post extending from and integral to the plastic body of the bezel and a bezel snap that is attached to the post. The post includes at least a first region and a second region, where the cross-sectional area of the second region is less than the cross-sectional area of the first region. The difference in cross-sectional areas creates a lip between the first region and the second region that the bezel snap catches on if moved in an upward direction towards the top of the bezel post. The lip of the post acts as a barrier to further movement of the bezel snap, thus providing a secure attachment of the bezel snap to the bezel. The secure bezel snap is inserted into an opening in the metal chassis.

Abstract: A heat sink is formed from a base component and a clamping component. The base component and clamping component include a locking groove and a tab for insertion into the locking groove. The clamping component includes at least one clamping leg. The base component includes a surface. The clamping leg is designed to snap over the surface to couple the two components together and capture between them in heat conducting relationship with at least one of the components at least one device which evolves heat during its operation.

Abstract: An improved heat sink apparatus for use with an electronic component comprises a base portion and a securing portion. The base portion and the securing portion are of unitary construction. The securing portion is configured to flex about an axis to effect an engaged relation with the base portion at a locus distal from the axis. The base portion and the securing portion cooperate in the engaged relation to substantially fixedly maintain the electronic component in abutting relation with the base portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular clip comprising a clip body having an internally threaded hole formed in its center and two open-ring type elastic members formed integrally with and protruded from both sides of said clip body, respectively. Each of said elastic members has a panel receiving recess formed along the entire length on opposite end portions thereof, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is an otherwise conventional wood molding that has a keyhole slot milled along its length on the mounting side thereof. Special mounting plates are attached to the wall via nails or other fasteners and include a specially designed key protrusion that mate with the keyhole slot. Inserting the key into the keyhole slot, the molding can be attached to and removed from the wall quickly, easily and repetitively without damaging either the molding or the wall.

Abstract: A doorlight shade assembly including a housing, a roller shade within the housing, and a pair of mounting clips. The clips each include a secured leg and a supporting leg perpendicular to each other. The secured leg of each clip fits between the door and a doorlight frame. The supporting leg of the clips receive and support the housing.

Abstract: A device for fastening a first flat component (1) to a second flat component (2) comprises a spring clip (3). The second component (2) has a rectangular recess (4) which is engaged by the first component (1) with two opposing, angled plane material sections (5) in which slot-type recesses (6) are configured oriented parallel to the second component (2). The spring clip (3) has a U- or V-shaped cross-section and outwardly bent flanges (7). These flanges (7) are inserted between the material sections (5) and supported in the first component (1). The angled flanges (7) of the spring clip (3) extend in a final fitted position through the slot-type recesses (6) and engage behind the second component (2).

Abstract: A clip for securing an interior molding to a vehicle frame. The clip includes a body having a first upwardly extending side and a second upwardly extending side. First and second flattened base plates extend in perpendicular and opposite fashion from terminating bottom edges of the upwardly extending sides and corresponding top edges of the sides are integrally connected to a substantially "U" shaped curved and interconnecting top portion. The base plates are spaced apart to define therebetween a central and vertical opening in the clip body for receiving in inserting fashion a thin and elongate projection of the trim piece or molding to be applied. From inwardly facing and opposing surfaces of the base plates extend inwardly and upwardly directed tangs for securing to the molding. First and second elongate and spring biased members extend in generally downwardly and first and second reverse bended fashion from the opposing edges of the "U" shaped interconnecting portion.

Abstract: A fastener used for mounting a mounting object having an insertion rib onto a support body having a mounting aperture. The fastener is previously fitted to the insertion rib of the mounting object and then inserted into the mounting aperture of the support body by pressing the insertion rib thereinto, thereby removably mounting the mounting object on the support body. The fastener includes a fastener body having a shoulder portion. The shoulder portion is adapted to elastically engage an inner edge of the mounting aperture of the support body when the fastener is inserted into the mounting aperture with the insertion rib. The fastener further includes a gripper portion provided on the fastener body and having at least one gripper surface and at least one engagement projection formed thereon. The gripper surface is adapted to contact the insertion rib of the mounting object when the fastener is fitted to the insertion rib.

Abstract: A spring clip has a first and second retention member. The first retention member retains a first part to the spring clip. The second retention member retains the spring clip in a second part. The second retention member provides for retention in a first and second position. In the first position, the first and second parts are in an engagement position and in the second position, the retention member enables servicing of the first part while still connecting the first and second members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the removal and replacement of a wiper blade assembly in a toner cartridge wherein a first end of the wiper blade includes a projection or "tab" that is captured in a slot formed in the sidewall of the toner cartridge housing. The slot in the sidewall has a forward edge, a rear edge, an upper region, and a lower region. The method includes forming a first cut through the cartridge sidewall from a forward edge of the sidewall to the upper region of the slot. A second cut is made through the sidewall from the forward edge to the lower region of the slot. A waste section of the sidewall defined by the first and second cuts, the sidewall forward edge, and the slot is removed and discarded. The first end of the wiper blade assembly is moved forward, away from slot rear edge, and is pulled upwardly and out of the waste toner hopper region of the cartridge.

Abstract: A clip for facilitating attachment of sheet material to structural beams includes a clip body portion and an adjustable spring arm portion allowing the clip to be adjusted to fit on structural beams of different sizes. The clip body portion includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface. The adjustable arm portion includes a first arm panel defining an additional sheet-mounting surface and a second arm panel movable with respect to the first arm panel within a range of up to the width of the first arm panel. The additional mounting surface is substantially parallel to the first mounting surface of the clip body and provides greater mounting and support surface for the sheet material.

Abstract: An energy absorbing interior trim component of plastics is attached to a supporting structural member of a vehicle by one or more special fastening devices. The trim component has a shell-like main housing defining an interior cavity that contains a plurality of laterally spaced energy absorbing ribs, which are designed to deform and collapse upon predetermined impact loads applied to the trim component. The ribs are strategically located and sized for optimized energy absorbing purposes and in accordance with the interior dimensions and shape of the trim component. Each fastening device comprises a steel spring clip having laterally spaced clamping jaw arms for easy installation and substantially permanent attachment to the ribs and having an attachment head which readily fastens into structure defining a narrow elongated slot in the supporting structural member.

Abstract: A modular visor attachment fastener (10) secures a visor mounting bracket (90) to an automobile frame (62) with a headliner (80) disposed therebetween. The fastener (10) includes a plurality of equilaterally disposed mounting latches (30) which are received in slots (74) provided in the frame (62). Each mounting latch includes a tab (36) in juxtaposition to a leg (44) with a fastening aperture (32) disposed therebetween. Each leg (44) is deflectably mounted to the frame (62). Insertion of a pin-type fastener (110) through the bracket (90) and into the fastening aperture (32) deflects a flat portion (50) of the leg (44) to further secure the fastener (10) to the frame (62). The fastener (10) may also be provided with concentrically disposed stand-off ribs (26) to properly position the fastener (10) and re-distribute harmful torque forces.

Abstract: A spring fastener for securing one or more sheets of material on another sheet of material having a first clip with inwardly extended barbs, and a second clip having two sides. One of the sides has a wide angle bent, while the other side has one or more embosses and/or recesses. The fastener also comprises a resilient elastic body extending from the vicinity of the base of the first clip to at least one of the embosses. Examples of resilient bodies are foamed or unfoamed plastisol or polyurethane. The substantially central part of the resilient body is effectively reinforced and held in position by a sealing promoter extending preferably from the vicinity of the base of the first clip toward a middle position between the first and the second sides of the second clip, thus providing to the fastener superior sealing performance.

Abstract: According to the invention, an aperture is provided in the roof panel including a central opening and a plurality of slot portions radiating outwardly from the central opening and each such slot portion being defined by spaced apart side walls an end wall. The headliner has upper and lower surfaces and an aperture adapted to register with the roof panel aperture. A retention clip of stamped spring steel engages with the upper surface of the headliner and has a central body either a central aperture registering with the headliner. The sun visor has a mounting bracket which engages with the lower surface of the headliner. Screws are installed through the mounting bracket and into the retention clip so that the headliner is captured between the mounting bracket and the retention clip. The retention clip has a plurality of spring legs which radiate from the central body and are bent to project upwardly from the central body and have ends bent backwardly and terminating in a shoulder structure.

Abstract: A fastener used for mounting a mounting object having an insertion rib onto a support body having a mounting aperture. The fastener is previously fitted to the insertion rib of the mounting object and then inserted into the mounting aperture of the support body by pressing the insertion rib thereinto, thereby removably mounting the mounting object on the support body. The fastener includes a fastener body having a shoulder portion. The shoulder portion is adapted to elastically engage an inner edge of the mounting aperture of the support body when the fastener is inserted into the mounting aperture with the insertion rib. The fastener further includes a gripper portion provided on the fastener body and having at least one gripper surface and at least one engagement projection formed thereon. The gripper surface is adapted to contact the insertion rib of the mounting object when the fastener is fitted to the insertion rib.

Abstract: A one-piece catch for installation on a panel having a front side and a rear side, for holding a folding handle in a folded position to the front side of the panel, or an other article in place, including a panel attachment means for installing the one-piece catch on the panel by inserting the one-piece catch through the panel and rotating the catch ninety degrees to seat the catch in position, and a releasable pawl formed integral to the panel attachment means having a head section with a camming surface adapted to contact the handle as the handle is folded to the folded position, the handle moving the pawl back to force the pawl away from the handle as the handle is latched to the one-piece catch, the pawl springing forward as the handle passes over the camming surface to seat the handle under the pawl, the handle releasable from the pawl by the application of pressure to the pawl away from the handle.

Abstract: An attachment fitting (1) for longitudinally grooved covering strips (12) consists of a holding member (2) of U-shaped cross-section, which in the middle area of its leg portion (21) has a mounting hole (3) and adjacent the ends of its leg portions (22) has bent holding straps (24). To obtain a fitting suited for being mounted at an inside edge, the holding member (2) is provided with transition portions (23) between the web portion (21) and the leg portions (22), which transition portions are symmetrical to the central longitudinal plane (E) and flatten the external corner portions.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a clamp, an elastic band member is bent into a direction of an inner surface at a center position of the band member. The band member having the inner surface and an outer surface. The band member is bent into the direction of the inner surface at first bending portions having a first predetermined length from the center bending portion to form first extending portions. The band member is bent into a direction of the outer surface at second bending portions having a second predetermined length from the first bending portions in tip directions to form second extending portions. The band member is bent into the direction of the outer surface at third bending portions having a third predetermined length from the second bending portions in the tip directions to form third extending portions.

Abstract: A heat dissipating assembly is provided wherein a heat emitting plate is clamped to the heat receiving base of a heat sink by means of a releasable spring loaded clip. The spring loaded clip includes a pressure plate, and legs which terminate in detente elements. The legs are adapted to extend through the two plates so as to position the detente elements on one side of the heat exchanging plates, and the pressure plate on the other. The spring loading, acting on the pressure plate, serves to clamp the two heat exchanging plates between the pressure plate and the detente elements. The spring loading also serves to urge the legs laterally so that the detente elements engage firmly with an opposed side of the heat emitting plate.

Abstract: A standoff ground connector for mounting a circuit board to a chassis in a piece of electronic equipment in a standoff grounded position relative thereto includes two pre-load form members, each including two opposed shanks with support portions for the circuit board. A mounting device including an arrowhead shaped portion and a contiguous portion of reduced width forms a detent mounting device for the circuit board. Inward and outward flexing of the arrowhead shaped portion causes the support portions of the pre-load form members to perform a wiping motion. Therefore, as the aperture of the circuit board moves from the arrowhead shaped portion into the detent position within the portion of reduced width, the pre-load form members perform this wiping motion.

Abstract: A system for mounting a front hood deflector to a vehicle does not require drilling of the hood to install fasteners. The molded plastic deflector body is retained on the hood by at least one mounting clip which adheres to the hood and includes biasing properties for maintaining solid contact against the vehicle body. The biasing clip also acts on the shield body to frictionally engage the shield retarding removal of the body from the clip. A tab formed in the mounting clip engages the plastic shield after closing the hood to prevent withdrawal of the shield after closing the hood.

Abstract: A one-piece mount formed from metal that provides for securing a bundle of wires by a metal cable tie to a mounting surface having a pair of spaced apart retaining legs that are inserted into and secured in a hole in a mounting surface and including a strap accepting channel for engaging an independent cable tie strap at an opposite end.

Abstract: A fastener clip assembly for securing in a non-rotative fashion a first material to a second material includes a substantially planar and polygonal shaped base member and a plurality of four engaging members. The engaging members extend substantially upwardly from associated sides of the base. A laterally projecting angled tab portion extends from each engaging member to a next succeeding engaging member and both the angled tab portions and engaging member faces are provided with aligning apertured portions. Seating portions extend from the engaging members and secure the extending tab portions with their associated engaging member so that, in combination, the fastener clip exhibits an outwardly directed and resilient bias. The engaging members of the clip are resiliently biased so as to insert through a central opening in the second material and to locking engage the second material in a non-rotative fashion.

Abstract: A clip mounted with a mounting plate having opposite walls defining a mounting groove having an opened leading end, the clip is disclosed which has a clip body made of an elastic metal plate, having a V-shape portion with substantially V-shape cross section formed by folding back so as to have two opposite inclined plate portions, the inclined plate potions having opposite slits, respectively, the opposite walls of the mounting plate inserted into the slits, respectively, when the clip body is inserted into the mounting groove from the leading end of the clip body, so that the opposite walls of the mounting groove are inserted into the slits, the mounting plate is engaged with the slits, and a slit start portion adjacent to the leading end of the V-shape potion is elastically supported by the opposite walls of the mounting plate with an elastic force of the opposite inclined plate portions; and a base having a clip-body holding portion for holding the clip body, a harness securing portion which is made of res

Abstract: A standoff ground connector for mounting a circuit board to a chassis in a piece of electronic equipment in a standoff grounded position relative thereto includes a support platform onto which a circuit board may be mounted and two legs extending from the support platform for connection to the chassis. At least one pre-load form member having an apex extends between the legs. The apex, which protrudes beyond the support platform relative to the legs, is resiliently depressed toward the support platform when a circuit board is attached thereto. The depression of the apex causes the pre-load form member to bias the legs apart from one another, thereby strengthening the ground connection between the standoff ground connector and the chassis. The apex presses back on the circuit board, thereby strengthening the ground connection between the standoff ground connector and the circuit board, so that the circuit board is effectively grounded to the chassis.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aircraft clip for attaching insulation blankets and other nonstructual items, such as wire bundles and hydraulic conduits, to structural members. The clip has a molded plastic shaped base and a "T" shaped grip rotatably connected to the base. The grip is rotated to secure the nonstructural item by a "C" shaped clamp which is pushed into a detent to assure that the clip is locked. The "T" shaped grip is allowed to rotate by a flexible and thin tab interconnecting the base and "T" shaped grip which, in a preferred embodiment, are integrally molded. Optionally, the "C" shaped clamp may be made of spring steel rather than molded of plastic. Also optionally, the "T" shaped grip may be allowed to rotate into position by a metal hinge pin.

Abstract: A U-shaped edge attachment clip adapted for securing each outboard end of a plastic panel to an associated vehicle body side panel downwardly offset horizontally disposed flange. Each flange free edge includes a pair of longitudinally spaced cutouts. Each attachment clip, of resilient sheet material, has an elongate, generally U-shaped bifurcated configuration defining an upper contoured leg and a lower planar leg having their proximate ends joined by a bight wall. The upper leg is formed with inner and outer longitudinally spaced pairs of spring tangs matching lower leg underling end tab portions and a center elongated tab portion adapted to grip the flange. The longitudinally spaced upper tangs and lower tab portions define a pair of matching clip upper and lower leg end notches which, when aligned with associated flange cutouts, are adapted to receive panel integral snap-in locking prongs.

Abstract: A shoe for a toilet compartment stile comprising a single piece of metal having two sides and three ends folded into a rectangular shape with two of the ends overlapping each other and defining a stile space, with the shoe being flexible for moving the overlapping ends apart sufficiently to pass a stile therethrough and position the shoe around the stile, the sides having first and second inwardly turned pairs of flanges with the inner edges of the first pair of flanges spaced apart a first distance and with the inner edges of the second pair of flanges spaced apart a second different distance, and with the overlapping ends having aligned openings for receiving a fastener for joining the overlapping ends together.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory has a mounting wall with an elongated slot which slideably receives a snap-in fastener which is fixed in the orthogonal direction of installation of the snap-in fastener. The fastener cooperates with an elongated slot formed in a vehicle support structure which slot extends orthogonally to the slot in the vehicle accessory such that the fastener can be moved into alignment on two axes to align with the aperture in the vehicle for insertion of the fastener and installation of the accessory.

Abstract: A clip configured to secure a floor mat to the interior floor of an automobile. The clip includes a recess in which a peripheral edge of the floor mat is captured, and a lip which engages an aperture provided in the floor mat. The clip is able to accommodate a wide variety of floor mats in a manner that essentially eliminates the potential for the floor mat to shift on the floor of the automobile, substantially without regard to the thickness of the floor mat. In an alternate embodiment, the clip is anchored to the interior floor of the automobile in the same manner but is provided with a post member which is adapted to be secured within an aperture provided in the floor mat. In addition, extensive flexing and bending of the clip is not necessary to secure the floor mat, such that the clip is capable of repeated use. The structure and manufacture of the clip is uncomplicated, such that the clip is relatively inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A clip includes a resilient tongue at one end thereof, a resilient engaging portion at another end thereof, an engaging portion formed on the resilient tongue for engagement with a support member of an attachment article, and a stop member provided on the support member to suppress flexing by the resilient engaging portion when the engaging portion of the resilient tongue is in engagement with the support member. The engaging portion is in contact with the stop member when the engaging portion of the resilient tongue is in engagement with the support member. Flexing of the resilient engaging portion is enabled by releasing the engagement of the engaging portion of the resilient tongue and moving the clip.

Abstract: Provided is a fastener for temporarily securing a windshield to a vehicle body opening in a reliable manner without modifying the vehicle body structure. The base of the fastener is provided with an attaching surface adapted to be attached to a cooperating fastener on a major surface thereof, and a cavity is passed through the base substantially in parallel with the major surface. The clip may comprise a pair of clamping pieces bent from a strip of sheet metal, and one of the clamping pieces is pushed into the cavity to join the clamping piece with the base, and a flange of an opening of a vehicle body is pushed into the gap between the other clamping piece and the corresponding wall of the base. The clip may be appropriately provided with barbs to ensure secure engagement of the clip to both the base and the flange. The last mentioned wall of the base is preferably provided with a break so that the barbs provided in the clamping pieces may engage the two sides of the flange.

Abstract: Retaining clips for vehicle hood protectors for securing hood protectors to the hood of a motor vehicle and including first and second gripping portions which may be located on opposite sides of a leading end of the vehicle hood for gripping the hood. A screw fastener is provided to urge the gripping portions towards each other to clamp the gripping portions to the hood. The hood protector may be secured to the retaining clip by screw fasteners or by a resilient gripping member.

Abstract: This steering column assembly especially for a motor vehicle, of the type including, at least at one of its ends, means for screw-fastening to the rest of the structure of the vehicle, is characterized in that it includes means (5) for centring and for hooking onto the rest of the structure of the vehicle, in order to facilitate the fitting of the screwing means and of the assembly to the rest of the structure of the vehicle.

Abstract: The cabinet for a front serviceable appliance includes a pair of side panels with a lower and an upper support extending between their lower and upper front corners respectively. Tab and slot arrangements mount a front panel on the lower support for pivotal movement between a first position, juxtaposed to the side panels, and a second position, angled away from the side panels. A plurality of locking clips secure a top flange of the front panel to the upper support. A top panel is spaced above the top of the front panel sufficiently for access by a tool to release the front panel from the upper support. Pin and slot arrangements align the front panel with the side panels.

Abstract: A clip fastener includes a retainer member having a spring clip cooperating with a post projecting from the underlying sheet metal of the vehicle such that the retainer can be slid over the post and locked into position by the clip. An accessory, such as a grab handle, is attached to the retainer using a conventional fastener. The retainer preferably includes a tapered slot for allowing the fastener to slide into locking engagement with the mounting post.

Abstract: A fastener grommet assembly of soft or flexible plastic material which forms a non-porous "bathtub" enclosure that fits into an aperture in the body panel part of the automobile. A depending lug from an interior part of the automobile is provided with a metal retainer member that forms a pliable prong that can be pushed into a snap-fit relationship with the flexible grommet member and thus cause opposing wall portions of the grommet to expand into a seal-tight engagement with the rim of the aperture of the exterior body panel part of the automobile.

Abstract: A spring clip for releasably attaching a first member, such as the carrier of a fascia panel cover, to a second member, such as an electric component rack module. The spring clip is anchored to a support plate extending from carrier. The spring clip has two forwardly extending U-shaped spring elements that cooperate with a locking tab and a rearwardly extending U-shaped spring element. Deformation of the forwardly extending spring elements during installation of the spring clip causes the locking tab to snap onto the lower edge of the support plate, thereby firmly anchoring the spring clip to the support plate. A latch extending from the rack module engages the rearwardly extending spring element so as to secure the fascia cover panel to the rack module. Application of a force to the rearwardly extending spring element causes elastic deformation of the forwardly extending spring elements and disengages the locking tab.

Abstract: A decoupling clip for joining parts for normal use in a secure fashion and yet be easily separated as necessary for servicing includes a first clip having at least one spring clamp which extends into lockable, permanent engagement with a first part and a second clip with at least one spring clamp which lockably and permanently engages a second part. One of the first or second clips includes an aperture for removably receiving a decoupling locking element on the other of said clips whereby each of the clips are permanently mounted to a respective part and removably mounted to each other through the releasable interconnection of the locking member and recess.

Abstract: A fastener for securing panels together has a body made of spring steel member having a rosette fastener and at least one mounting flange. The rosette fastener is secured within a first polymeric panel with the mounting flange engaging the opposite surface of an abutting substrate panel for lockably engaging the substrate and panel thereby holding the two panels together. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fastener includes a pair of flanges which are offset from a central platform of the body in which the rosette fastener is formed.

Abstract: A sheet metal device for mounting a component on a circuit board is formed by stamping to defining a head portion and a base portion. The head portion is formed for insertion into a slot in a component such as a heat sink and the base portion is formed for insertion into a printed circuit board. The head portion has spade-form members which engage the walls of the slot and retain the head portion in the slot. The component is mounted on a printed circuit board by inserting the base portion into an aperture in the printed circuit board and soldering the base portion to the reverse surface of the board.

Abstract: Fishplates for welded wire trellisworks which include an angled member having a first arm forming two segments which are separated by an open space with each segment having a clip-shaped profile. A second arm has four tongues therein which are each undulated to form recessed passages with the tongues being separated from one another by open spaces so that one of the open spaces therebetween is opposite the open space between the segment of the first arm.

Abstract: A locator and attachment apparatus for attaching a cover panel to a trim bezel including a projecting member and clip whereby the projecting member guides the cover panel into the proper position through use of a slot on the trim bezel and the clip attached to the projecting member thereby secures the projecting member in place.

Abstract: A retaining clip for securing a weather sealing strip to the perimeter of a window opening of an automotive vehicle includes a substantially planar vertical centered portion; an integral downwardly depending, substantially planar arm connected to one side of, and substantially parallel with the central portion; a pair of wings which extend upwardly and outwardly from the downwardly depending arms and being adapted to engage the narrow sides of, and secure the downwardly depending arm within, a narrow rectangular slot formed in a sheet material such as a sheet metal body panel; and an integral, substantially upwardly extending arm connected to the other side of the central portion. The clip is adapted to secure a weather sealing strip between the control portion of the clip and the upwardly extending arm.In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, a tab is provided on a shoulder portion of each wing to facilitate removal of the clip for servicing or replacement.

Abstract: A one-piece resilient clip for fastening an exterior automotive component to an automotive body includes a first U-shaped section for receiving a component tab therein, the first U-shaped section having a plurality of tab engaging barbs therein for engaging the tab and preventing axial withdrawal of the tab. The fastener further includes a second U-shaped section axially aligned with the first U-shaped section which is inserted into an aperture in the automotive body. The second U-shaped section has a first-leg portion and a second-leg portion, the second leg portion including a positive locking tab member which resiliently compresses upon insertion of the second U-shaped section into the aperture. The locking tab member springs out and engages the body to provide a snap-fit retention to resist axial withdrawal of the fastener apparatus from the aperture.