| 20080315620 | Auto Panel Attachment Device - A fastening mechanism for coupling a trim panel to a door module is disclosed, wherein the mechanism may include a hook disposed on a first mating surface of one of the door panel and the door module, the hook including a V-shaped neck extending away from the first mating surface, the neck including a first bearing surface directed substantially toward the first mating surface and an engaging element disposed at a distal end of the neck; and a receiver disposed on a second mating surface of the other of the door panel and the door module, the receiver including a V-shaped slot operable to receive the V-shaped neck of the hook and a second bearing surface operable to engage the first bearing surface of the hook and to prevent separation of the first and second mating surfaces. | 12-25-2008 |
