System for attaching trim covers to a flexible substrate
First Claim
1. A system for securing a trim cover bead to a flexible substrate comprising:
- a base adapted to adhere to the substrate material and including a keyhole; and
a clip projection having a pair of legs with top barbs that forms a cavity for trapping the bead when it is forcibly passed between the barbs, the clip projection including a key that removably mounts to the keyhole.
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Abstract
This invention provides a system and method for attaching a trim cover to a flexible/resilient substrate, typically constructed from foam, which includes a plurality of clips that each has a base molded into the substrate. The bases each include a central “keyhole” slot that receives a corresponding key formed on a stem at a bottom of a clip projection. The clip projection defines a cavity for receiving a trim cover bead through a gap formed between a pair of legs that extend from the bottom. The stem has a length that is approximately the thickness of the slot. By passing the key through the slot and rotating the key to a locked position, the clip projection may be removably mounted to the substrate for repair or replacement as needed. The base may be constructed from a material that adheres effectively to the substrate, while the clip projection may be constructed from a material that exhibits high elasticity and wear-resistance. A cradle that includes a pair of upright posts that each confront a leg may be provided to progressively support the legs so as to prevent single point stresses from forming in the legs.
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1. A system for securing a trim cover bead to a flexible substrate comprising:
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a base adapted to adhere to the substrate material and including a keyhole; and
a clip projection having a pair of legs with top barbs that forms a cavity for trapping the bead when it is forcibly passed between the barbs, the clip projection including a key that removably mounts to the keyhole. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19)
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16. A system for securing a trim cover bead to a flexible substrate comprising:
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a base constructed from a first material adapted to adhere to the substrate material; and
a clip projection having a pair of legs with top barbs that forms a cavity for trapping the bead when it is forcibly passed between the barbs, the clip projection being constructed from a second material that includes enhanced mechanical strength with respect to the first material, the clip projection being joined to the base. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 20)
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