US4379648A
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Fixing structure for radiator grille
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1981-01-14
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Granted: 1983-04-12
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Expires: 2001-01-14
Abstract
Abstract The fixture part on a radiator grille to be fixed to an automobile body is formed of a plate member incorporating a retaining step therein, while the fastener to be fastened to the fixture part is formed of an engaging arm incorporating an engaging claw for attachment to the retaining step in the plate member of the fixture part and pinching members adapted to cooperate with said engaging arm to squeeze the plate member of the fixture part of the grille. When the grille is fastened to the automobile body by use of the fastener, occurrence of play in the portion of engagement is completely precluded.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinken Tanaka
- 👤 Takuo Yuda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/12; F16B5/123; B; B60; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/08; F16B5/128; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A fixing structure for fastening a radiator grille to the fitting portion of an automobile body, comprising a fixture part formed on the radiator grille and a plastic fastener composed of a base plate, a first attaching member formed on one side of said base plate and adapted for attachment to said fixture part and a second attaching member formed on the other side of said base plate and adapted for snapping engagement with a fixing hole in the fitting portion of the automobile body part, said fixture part being composed of a plate member incorporating therein a retaining step and lateral walls disposed one each along the opposite edges of said plate member, and said first attaching member being composed of a base plate, an engaging arm extended from said base plate and provided at the leading end thereof with an engaging claw adapted for engagement with said retaining step in said fixture part, and a pair of pinching members extended from said base plate parallelly to both sides of said engaging arm and adapted to squeeze the lateral walls of said fixture part after completion of engagement between the fixture part and the plastic fastener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A fixing structure for fastening a radiator grille to the fitting portion of an automobile body, comprising a fixture part formed on the radiator grille and a plastic fastener composed of a base plate, a first attaching member formed on one side of said base plate and adapted for attachment to said fixture part and a second attaching member formed on the other side of said base plate and adapted for snapping engagement with a fixing hole in the fitting portion of the automobile body part, said fixture part being composed of a plate member incorporating therein a retaining step and lateral walls disposed one each along the opposite edges of said plate member, and said first attaching member being composed of a base plate, an engaging arm extended from said base plate and provided at the leading end thereof with an engaging claw adapted for engagement with said retaining step in said fixture part, and a pair of pinching members extended from said base plate parallelly to both sides of said engaging arm and adapted to squeeze the lateral walls of said fixture part after completion of engagement between the fixture part and the plastic fastener.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein said engaging arm of said first attaching member is provided on the upper surface thereof with a rib formed in a shape converging in the direction of the leading end of said engaging arm and said pinching members are provided each on the underside thereof with a rib.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The fixing structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the base plate of said first attaching member is provided at each of the opposite lateral edges with a resilient piece extended at an angle toward said fixture part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The fixing structure according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said fixture part is formed in a shape converging toward the leading end and said first attaching member is formed in a shape diverging toward the leading end thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-04-11 | 1986-10-11 | 1987-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-11 | 1990-10-11 | 1991-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-11 | 1994-10-11 | 1995-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |