Strip assembly and production method

Abstract

The invention relates to a strip assembly (100), comprising a profiled plastic strip (101), which comprises a latching recess (103) for receiving a securing rib of an air intake panel, and a one-piece protective plastic strip (104) which can be latched in the latching recess (103) in a mechanically releasable manner. Preferably, the profiled plastic strip (101) is mechanically deformable and loadable without deforming the cross-section of the latching recess (103) in the process. Also preferably, the latching recess (103) or the profiled plastic strip (101) remains undamaged as much as possible during assembly, transport, and / or storage. According to the invention, a first and a second strip section (100a, 100b) are therefore provided, wherein the profiled plastic strip (101) is designed to extend solely within the first strip section (100a), and the protective plastic strip (104) is designed to extend within both strip sections (100a, 100b) and to be latched in the latch recess (103) at least in some sections along the profiled plastic strip (101). The protective plastic strip (104) consequently protrudes and can be removed without tools without damaging the latching recess (103) or the profiled plastic strip (101) in the process. At the same time, the protective plastic strip (104) protects the assembly until immediately prior to the final assembly.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a strap assembly and a method of manufacture. Background technique [0002] Molded plastic strips for attaching automotive air intake panels to automotive windscreens are known. Such a profiled plastic strip includes a snap groove for receiving a mounting rib of the air intake panel, the snap groove being configured to receive the mounting rib with a friction fit and / or form fit. [0003] During the manufacture and mounting of the profiled plastic strip to the windshield, the profiled plastic strip can be subjected to very high mechanical loads. For example, such a load could be a bending operation for adapting a strip of molded plastic to various windshield contours. Furthermore, when the profiled plastics strip is pressed against the edge of the windshield, very high forces can be generated along the profiled plastics strip, in particular along the latch groove. Thus, it is possible to provide a one-piece protectiv...

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Problems solved by technology

Especially when using the wire grip ring to pull out the protective plastic strip of the buckle, this involves a high risk of injury, since depending on the amount of force required, the wire structure can cut into the worker's skin

Furthermore, both of these methods require substantial additional complexity and cost in fabricating the strip assembly, and may result in the entire strip assembly being clamped by another component during handling (e.g., shipping, assembly, storage, etc.), thereby Causes the protective plastic strip to be unintentionally and prematurely removed from the groove, or even deforms or damages the entire assembly and / or adjacent components

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