Fastener Clip Over a Carrier
A fastener clip system including a carrier and a fastener clip configured to fit over the carrier. The fastener clip includes at least one wing. The wing includes an engagement region that includes a depressed portion configured to be secured against a slot.
1 . A fastener clip system comprising:
a carrier; and
a fastener clip configured to fit over the carrier, wherein the fastener clip comprises:
at least one wing, wherein the at least one wing is configured to engage a slot in a surface.
2 . The fastener clip system of claim 1 , wherein the fastener clip is constructed primarily of metal, and wherein the carrier is constructed primarily of rubber or plastic.
3 . The fastener clip system of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is configured to fit over a blade attached to a surface, wherein the fastener clip system is configured to fasten the surface to another surface.
4 . The fastener clip system of claim 3 , further comprising forming the carrier by molding rubber over the blade.
5 . The fastener clip system of claim 1 , wherein the carrier compromises a top lip and a bottom lip, wherein the top lip and the bottom lip are configured to form seals against contacting surfaces.
6 . A fastener assembly comprising:
a body panel comprising a blade attached to the body panel;
a carrier configured to fit over the blade;
a fastener clip configured to fit over and attach to the blade; and
a chassis section comprising a slot, wherein the fastener clip is configured to attach to the chassis through the slot.
7 . The fastener assembly of claim 6 , wherein the fastener clip comprises at least one wing, the at least one wing being configured to engage a slot.
8 . The fastener assembly of claim 6 , wherein the fastener clip is constructed primarily of metal, and wherein the carrier is constructed primarily of rubber or plastic.
9 . The fastener assembly of claim 6 , wherein the carrier is configured to fit over a blade attached to a surface, wherein the fastener clip system is configured to fasten the surface to another surface.
10 . The fastener assembly of claim 9 , further comprising forming the carrier by molding rubber over the blade.
11 . The fastener assembly of claim 6 , wherein the carrier compromises a top lip and a bottom lip, wherein the top lip and the bottom lip are configured to form seals against contacting surfaces.
12 . A method for manufacturing a fastener clip assembly, the method comprising:
injecting material over a molding blade to form a carrier;
placing the carrier over a blade attached to a panel; and
attaching a fastener clip over the carrier to the blade.
13 . The method of claim 12 , fastening the panel to a surface based upon at least engaging the fastener clip to a slot on the surface.