Mounting clip

Abstract

The utility model provides an installation clamp which is suitable for installing a first component to a second component. The mounting clip includes: a base; a first arm portion and a second arm portion extending from the base portion and opposed to each other to define a receiving channel therebetween, the first arm portion and the second arm portion configured to retain the mounting portion of the first component in the receiving channel; and a first wing and a second wing extending from the base and opposed to each other, the first wing and the second wing adapted to engage a through-hole of a second component to retain the mounting clip in the through-hole; the installation clamp comprises a noise reduction layer, and the noise reduction layer at least covers the area, connected with the through hole, of the first wing part and the second wing part. The mounting clamp comprises the noise reduction layer which at least covers the area, connected with the through hole, of the first wing part and the second wing part, so that abnormal sound or noise caused by relative displacement of the mounting clamp relative to the second component can be effectively absorbed or reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to a mounting clip in general. BACKGROUND

[0002] Elastic clips made of metal are often used to secure vehicle parts on a vehicle. For example, an elastic clip can be used to secure a trim panel having a pin to a body panel of a vehicle. However, due to the frequent jolts experienced during vehicle travel, this can cause relative movement between the pin of the trim panel, the elastic clip, and the body panel. Relative movement between the pin of the trim panel and the elastic clip can cause the trim panel to shift or fall off, while relative movement between the elastic clip and the body panel made of metal can produce noise and abnormal sound. SUMMARY

[0003] The present utility model aims to solve one or more of the problems in the prior art and proposes an improved mounting clip.

[0004] To this end, the present utility model provides a mounting clip adapted to mount a first component to a second component, the mounting clip comprising: a base; first and second arm portions extending from the base and opposite each other to define a receiving passage therebetween, the first and second arm portions configured to retain a mounting portion of the first component in the receiving passage; and first and second wing portions extending from the base and opposite each other, the first and second wing portions adapted to engage a through-hole of the second component to retain the mounting clip in the through-hole, the first wing portion comprising a first window and the second wing portion comprising a second window; wherein the mounting clip comprises a sound-damping layer covering at least an area of the first and second wing portions that engages the through-hole.

[0005] According to the above technical concept, the present utility model can further comprise any one or more of the following optional embodiments.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first and second arm portions are located between the first and second wing portions.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first and second wing portions each comprise an inner side surface proximal to the receiving passage and an outer side surface distal to the receiving passage and opposite the inner side surface, wherein the sound-damping layer covers the outer surface of the first and second wing portions.

[0008] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first arm portion is disposed in and / or at least a portion of the first arm portion faces the first window, and / or at least a portion of the second arm portion is disposed in and / or at least a portion of the second arm portion faces the second window.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sound dampening layer is a flocked layer, a thermoplastic elastomer layer, a rubber layer, a silicone layer, or a combination thereof.

[0010] In some embodiments, the sound dampening layer has a thickness of less than or equal to 0.5 mm.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least one of the first arm portion and the second arm portion includes a barb to hinder disengagement of the mounting portion of the first component from the receiving passage.

[0012] In some embodiments, the barb has a pointed free end and is adapted to pierce the mounting portion of the first component.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first arm portion includes a first arm body and a first barb extending from the first arm body, and the second arm portion includes a second arm body and a second barb extending from the second arm body, wherein the first barb cooperates with the second barb to retain the mounting portion of the first component in the receiving passage.

[0014] In some embodiments, the free end of the first barb and the free end of the second barb are offset from each other.

[0015] In some embodiments, the free end of the first barb and the free end of the second barb are offset from each other such that the mounting portion of the first component sequentially passes the free end of the first barb and the free end of the second barb as the mounting portion of the first component is inserted into the receiving passage toward the base.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first arm body and the second arm body are adapted to clamp the mounting portion of the first component therebetween.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first arm portion and the second arm portion each include a first guide portion and a second guide portion, wherein a spacing between the first guide portion and the second guide portion decreases along an insertion direction of the mounting portion of the first component as the mounting portion of the first component is inserted into the receiving passage toward the base to guide insertion of the mounting portion of the first component into the receiving passage.

[0018] In some embodiments, each of the first and second wings includes an engagement section and a connection section at an angle to the engagement section, the engagement section being connected to the base by the connection section, and wherein the engagement section extends at an angle to a central axis of the receiving passage and is adapted to engage the through-hole.

[0019] The mounting clip according to the present application comprises a sound-damping layer covering at least the region of the first and second wings engaging the through-hole. On the one hand, the sound-damping layer can space the first and second wings away from the inner edge of the through-hole, so that when the mounting clip is displaced relative to the second component, the sound-damping layer can prevent the first and second wings from directly contacting the second component and rubbing against each other at the region of the first and second wings engaging the through-hole, which is particularly advantageous when both the first and second wings and the second component are made of metal, as it can effectively prevent the abnormal noise caused by the rubbing between the metal components. On the other hand, by selecting a suitable material for the sound-damping layer, the abnormal noise or sound caused by the displacement of the mounting clip relative to the second component can be further absorbed or reduced. Moreover, by providing the first and second windows, the elasticity of the first and second wings can be increased, so as to reduce the insertion force required for inserting the mounting clip into the through-hole of the second component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The other features and advantages of the present application will be better understood from the following detailed description of optional embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals identify like or similar components, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of a mounting clip according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application for mounting a first component to a second component;

[0022] Figure 2 Fig. 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a mounting clip according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application for mounting a first component to a second component;

[0023] Figure 3 Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a mounting clip according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4A and Figure 4B Fig. 4 shows schematic side views of a mounting clip according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, respectively viewed from different angles; and

[0025] Figure 5 Fig. 5 shows a schematic top view of a mounting clip according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The making and using of the present embodiments are discussed in detail below. It should be appreciated that the particular embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the present application and do not limit the scope of the present application. In describing and claiming the present application, the following terminology will be used in accordance with the definitions set out below. The terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including" and "contains", "containing" as used herein are specifically intended to be construed as inclusive or open ended and not exclusive or limiting. That is, these terms are used in their broadest sense to mean that the statement or the subject matter described is inclusive or open ended and not exclusive or limited to only the subject matter recited in the statement or the subject matter described. The terms "first", "second" and the like, do not denote any ordinal, quantity, or importance, but are used to distinguish one element from another. Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure, and will not be interpreted in an overly literal or restricted way unless expressly so defined herein.

[0027] The terms "first", "second", and the like, merely denote different instances or a number of elements and do not imply relative importance or a number of the specified technical features. In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting", "fixed", and the like, should be interpreted in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] Figures 1 to 5 An installation clip 100 according to an example embodiment of the present application and components thereof are shown.

[0029] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 , the installation clip 100 is adapted to mount a first component 200 to a second component 300. The installation clip 100 includes a base 102, first and second arm portions 104A, 104B, and first and second wing portions 106A, 106B. The first and second arm portions 104A, 104B extend from the base 102 and oppose one another to define a receiving passage 108 therebetween, the first and second arm portions 104A, 104B being configured to retain a mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 in the receiving passage 108. The first and second wing portions 106A, 106B extend from the base 102 and oppose one another, the first and second wing portions 106A, 106B being adapted to engage a through-hole 302 of the second component 300 to retain the installation clip 100 in the through-hole 302. The installation clip 100 includes a sound dampening layer 110 covering at least regions of the first and second wing portions 106A, 106B that engage the through-hole 302.

[0030] The mounting clip 100 described above includes a sound dampening layer 110 that covers at least the area of the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B that engages with the through-hole 302. In one aspect, the sound dampening layer 110 can space the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B away from the inner edge of the through-hole 302, and when the mounting clip 100 is displaced relative to the second component 300, the sound dampening layer 110 can prevent the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B from coming into direct contact with the second component 300 and rubbing against each other at the area of engagement of the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B with the through-hole 302, which is particularly advantageous when both the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B and the second component 300 are made of metal, as it can effectively prevent the squeaking noise caused by the rubbing of metal components against each other. In another aspect, by selecting a suitable material for the sound dampening layer 110, the squeaking noise or the noise caused by the displacement of the mounting clip 100 relative to the second component 300 can be further absorbed or reduced.

[0031] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2 only a portion of the first component 200 and a portion of the second component 300 are shown. The first component 200 can be a trim panel of a vehicle, which can include a panel 204 and a mounting portion 202 extending from the panel 204. The mounting portion 202 can be made of plastic. The second component 300 can be a body panel or other body panel of a vehicle. When mounting the first component 200 to the second component 300, the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 can be inserted into the receiving channel 108 and held between the first arm 104A and the second arm 104B, thereby forming an assembly of the first component 200 and the mounting clip 100, and then the mounting clip 100 can be inserted into the through-hole 302 of the second component 300, such that the mounting clip 100 is held in the through-hole 302 by virtue of the engagement of the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B of the mounting clip 100 with the through-hole 302, and thereby the first component 200 is mounted to the second component 300 by the mounting clip 100. The mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 can be in the form of a pin or a tab. The first component 200 can include one or more mounting portions 202, and the second component 300 can include one or more through-holes 302, and accordingly the first component 200 can be mounted to the second component 300 by virtue of one or more mounting clips 100. It can be appreciated that the application of the mounting clip according to the present application is not limited thereto, but can be used in various suitable mounting scenarios.

[0032] Referring to Figures 1 to 3The mounting clip 100 can be integrally formed from a metal sheet by stamping. Alternatively, the mounting clip 100 can be made of spring steel to impart a certain degree of elasticity to the mounting clip 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 102 of the mounting clip 100 has a generally flat plate shape. It is contemplated that in other embodiments not shown, the base of the mounting clip may also have an arcuate shape or other suitable shape.

[0033] The first arm 104A and the second arm 104B of the mounting clip 100 can be positioned between the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B. The receiving channel 108 of the mounting clip 100, defined by the first arm 104A and the second arm 104B, has a central axis A. The mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 is adapted to be inserted into the receiving channel 108 along an insertion direction I parallel to the central axis A. In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm 104A and the second arm 104B oppose each other in a first direction D1 perpendicular to the central axis A. The first wing 106A and the second wing 106B oppose each other in the first direction D1. The first arm 104A and the second arm 104B are positioned between the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B in the first direction D1. It is contemplated that in other embodiments not shown, the first arm portion 104A and the second arm portion 104B may be opposite to each other in a first direction D1, while the first wing portion 106A and the second wing portion 106B may be perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the central axis A in a second direction D2 (see FIG. Figure 5 ) are opposite to each other on a central axis. In the illustrated embodiment, the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B are symmetrically arranged about the central axis A. The first arm 104A and the second arm 104B are asymmetrical with respect to each other. It is contemplated that in other embodiments not shown, the first wing and the second wing may be asymmetrical with respect to each other; in other embodiments not shown, the first arm and the second arm may be symmetrical with each other.

[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, the first wing 106A includes a first outer side 112A and a first inner side 114A opposite each other, the first outer side 112A being further away from the receiving passage 108 than the first inner side 114A. The second wing 106B includes a second outer side 112B and a second inner side 114B opposite each other, the second outer side 112B being further away from the receiving passage 108 than the second inner side 114B. The sound-damping layer 110 can cover the entire first outer side 112A of the first wing 106A and the entire second outer side 112B of the second wing 106B. In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm 104A includes a first outer surface 116A and a first inner surface 118A opposite each other, the first outer surface 116A being further away from the receiving passage 108 than the first inner surface 118A. The second arm 104B includes a second outer surface 116B and a second inner surface 118B opposite each other, the second outer surface 116B being further away from the receiving passage 108 than the second inner surface 118B. The sound-damping layer 110 can further cover the entire first outer surface 116A of the first arm 104A and the entire second outer surface 116B of the second arm 104B.

[0035] Optionally, the thickness of the sound-damping layer 110 is less than or equal to 0.5 mm to avoid the thickness of the sound-damping layer 110 being too large to cause the sound-damping layer 110 to be compressed under external force during use, which can cause the mounting clip 100 to be easily pulled out of the through hole 302. Optionally, the sound-damping layer 110 can be a flocked layer, a thermoplastic elastomer layer, a rubber layer, a silicone layer, or a combination thereof. In the case where the sound-damping layer 110 is a flocked layer, the mounting clip 100 can be manufactured, for example, by the following steps: first, a metal plate is punched and bent to form a clip body having the base 102, the first arm 104A and the second arm 104B, and the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B; then, the clip body is placed on a positioning tool, and the non-flocked areas of the clip body are shielded; then, the clip body is sprayed with glue, followed by spraying flocking; finally, the clip body with the attached flocking is dried and cleaned to form the mounting clip 100.

[0036] Referring to Figures 2 to 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the first wing 106A can include a first engagement section 120A and a first connection section 122A at an angle to the first engagement section 120A, the first engagement section 120A being connected to the base 102 through the first connection section 122A. The first engagement section 120A extends at an angle to the central axis A of the receiving passage 108 and is adapted to engage the through hole 302. Due to the inclination of the first engagement section 120A relative to the central axis A, the mounting clip 100 can be adapted to through holes 302 of different diameters and facilitate the pulling out of the mounting clip 100 from the through hole 302 when disassembly is required.

[0037] In the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting section 122A can extend from the base 102 first parallel to the central axis A and then away from the central axis A at an angle relative to the central axis A. In the illustrated embodiment, the first engaging section 120A can extend from a top end of the first connecting section 122A toward the central axis A at an angle relative to the central axis A. When the hole diameter of the through-hole 302 is large, the first engaging section 120A can engage with the through-hole 302 at a lower portion thereof; when the hole diameter of the through-hole 302 is small, the first engaging section 120A can engage with the through-hole 302 at an upper portion thereof.

[0038] In the illustrated embodiment, the first wing 106A includes a first window 124A extending through the first connecting section 122A and the first engaging section 120A. By providing the first window 124A, the elasticity of the first wing 106A can be increased so as to reduce the insertion force required to insert the mounting clip 100 into the through-hole 302. A portion of the first arm 104A near the base 102 can be disposed in the first window 124A, and the remaining portion of the first arm 104A can face the first window 124A.

[0039] In the illustrated embodiment, the first wing 106A can further include a first terminal section 126A extending from a top end of the first engaging section 120A away from the central axis A at an angle relative to the central axis A. In the illustrated embodiment, a first bend 128 is formed between the first connecting section 122A and the first engaging section 120A, and a second bend 130 is formed between the first engaging section 120A and the first terminal section 126A. The first bend 128 and the second bend 130 can limit the movement of the mounting clip 100 relative to the through-hole 302 of the second member 300.

[0040] In the illustrated embodiment, since the first wing 106A and the second wing 106B are symmetrical to each other, the second wing 106B accordingly includes a second engaging section 120B, a second connecting section 122B, and a second terminal section 126B, and the second wing 106B includes a second window 124B extending through the second connecting section 122B and the second engaging section 120B. The second wing 106B will not be described again here.

[0041] Referring to Figure 1 and Figures 3 to 5At least one of the first arm portion 104A and the second arm portion 104B includes a barb 134A, 134B to hinder disengagement of the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 from the receiving passage 108. In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm portion 104A includes a first arm body 132A and a first barb 134A extending from the first arm body 132A. The second arm portion 104B includes a second arm body 132B and a second barb 134B extending from the second arm body 132B. It is contemplated that in other embodiments, not shown, a barb can be provided on only one of the first arm portion and the second arm portion.

[0042] In the illustrated embodiment, the barbs 134A, 134B can have a pointed free end to better hinder disengagement of the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 from the receiving passage 108 by piercing the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200, which is made of plastic. It is contemplated that in other embodiments, not shown, the mounting portion of the first component can include an opening, and the first arm portion and / or the second arm portion barb of the mounting clip can be configured to engage with the opening to hinder disengagement of the mounting portion of the first component from the receiving passage of the mounting clip; in this case, the barb can also not have a pointed free end.

[0043] In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm portion 104A includes a pair of first barbs 134A disposed at opposite sides of the first arm body 132A. The second arm portion 104B includes a pair of second barbs 134B disposed at opposite sides of the second arm body 132B. Each first barb 134A cooperates with a respective second barb 134B, and more particularly, each first barb 134A can abut opposite sides of the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200, respectively, with a respective second barb 134B to retain the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 in the receiving passage 108. It is contemplated that in other embodiments, not shown, the first arm portion can include more than one pair of first barbs, and the second wall portion can include more than one pair of second barbs.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the free end of the first barb 134A is offset from the free end of the corresponding second barb 134B. This can allow the first barb 134A to form a larger included angle with the first arm body 132A and the second barb 134B to form a larger included angle with the second arm body 132B than if the free end of the first barb were aligned with the free end of the second barb. As such, the first barb 134A and the second barb 134B can undergo greater elastic deformation when the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 is inserted into the receiving channel 108, thereby providing a greater retention force on the mounting portion 202. In the illustrated embodiment, the free end of the first barb 134A is offset from the free end of the second barb 134B in the first direction Dl such that the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 passes the free end of the first barb 134A and the free end of the second barb 134B in sequence when inserted into the receiving channel 108, which can help to reduce the insertion force required to insert the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 into the receiving channel 108.

[0045] In Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm body 132A and the second arm body 132B are adapted to clamp the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 therebetween to further increase the retention force of the first arm portion 104A and the second arm portion 104B on the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200. It is contemplated that in other embodiments, the first arm body and the second arm body can substantially not contact or only slightly contact the mounting portion of the first component, with the mounting portion of the first component being retained primarily by the barbs of the first arm portion and the second arm portion.

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm portion 104A and the second arm portion 104B include first and second guide portions 136A and 136B, respectively. The spacing between the first and second guide portions 136A and 136B decreases in the insertion direction I of the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 toward the base 102 into the receiving channel 108 to guide the mounting portion 202 of the first component 200 into the receiving channel 108. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second guide portions 136A and 136B are disposed at the free end portions of the first and second arm bodies 132A and 132B, respectively. The first and second guide portions 136A and 136B are located between the first and second wing portions 106A and 106B in the first direction Dl.

[0047] It should also be appreciated that the various components and features described herein can be made from a variety of materials, including but not limited to polymers, rubbers, metals, and the like suitable materials or combinations of materials known to those skilled in the art. Figures 1 to 5The shown embodiments only show the shape, number, size and arrangement of each optional component of the mounting clamp 100 according to the present application, however, it is only for illustration but not limitation, other shape, size and arrangement can also be taken without departing from the idea and scope of the present application.

[0048] The technical content and technical features of the present application have been disclosed above, however, it can be understood that under the creative idea of the present application, the skilled in the art can easily make modifications, variations and equivalents of these embodiments according to the disclosed content. For example, the features shown or described as part of one embodiment can be used with another embodiment to produce yet another embodiment. The present disclosure is intended to cover these modifications, variations and equivalents. The description of the above embodiments is exemplary but not restrictive, and the protection scope of the present application is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A mounting clip (100) adapted to mount a first component (200) to a second component (300), characterized in that, The mounting clip (100) comprises: a base portion (102); first and second arm portions (104A, 104B) extending from the base portion (102) and opposite each other to define a receiving channel (108) therebetween, the first and second arm portions (104A, 104B) being configured to retain a mounting portion (202) of the first component (200) in the receiving channel (108); and first and second wing portions (106A, 106B) extending from the base portion (102) and opposite each other, the first and second wing portions (106A, 106B) being adapted to engage a through-hole (302) of the second component (300) to retain the mounting clip (100) in the through-hole (302), the first wing portion (106A) comprising a first window (124A) and the second wing portion (106B) comprising a second window (124B). The mounting clip (100) comprises a sound dampening layer (110) covering at least regions of the first and second wing portions (106A, 106B) that engage the through-hole (302).

2. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first and second arm portions (104A, 104B) are located between the first and second wing portions (106A, 106B).

3. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The first and second wing portions (106A, 106B) each comprise an inner side (114A, 114B) proximal to the receiving channel (108) and an outer side (112A, 112B) distal to the receiving channel (108) and opposite the inner side, wherein the sound dampening layer (110) covers the outer sides (112A, 112B) of the first and second wing portions (106A, 106B).

4. The mounting clip (100) of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the first arm portion (104A) is disposed in and / or faces the first window (124A), and / or at least a portion of the second arm portion (104B) is disposed in and / or faces the second window (124B).

5. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The sound dampening layer (110) is a flocked layer, a thermoplastic elastomer layer, a rubber layer, or a silicone layer.

6. The mounting clamp (100) of claim 1, wherein The sound dampening layer (110) has a thickness of less than or equal to 0.5 mm.

7. The mounting clip (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that At least one of the first and second arm portions (104A, 104B) comprises a barb to hinder disengagement of the mounting portion (202) of the first component (200) from the receiving channel (108).

8. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that The barb has a sharp free end and is adapted to pierce the mounting portion (202) of the first component (200). The barb has a sharp free end and is adapted to pierce the mounting portion (202) of the first component (200).

9. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that The first arm portion (104A) comprises a first arm body (132A) and a first barb (134A) extending from the first arm body (132A), wherein the second arm portion (104B) comprises a second arm body (132B) and a second barb (134B) extending from the second arm body (132B), wherein the first barb (134A) cooperates with the second barb (134B) to retain a mounting portion (202) of the first component (200) in the receiving channel (108).

10. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that The free end of the first barb (134A) is offset from the free end of the second barb (134B).

11. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that The free end of the first barb (134A) is offset from the free end of the second barb (134B) such that the mounting portion (202) of the first component (200) sequentially passes the free end of the first barb (134A) and the free end of the second barb (134B) when being inserted into the receiving channel (108) towards the base portion (102).

12. The mounting clamp (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that The first arm body (132A) and the second arm body (132B) are adapted to clamp the mounting portion (202) of the first component (200) therebetween.

13. The mounting clip (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The first arm portion (104A) and the second arm portion (104B) comprise a first guide portion (136A) and a second guide portion (136B), respectively, wherein a distance between the first guide portion (136A) and the second guide portion (136B) decreases along an insertion direction (I) of the mounting portion (202) of the first component (200) being inserted into the receiving channel (108) towards the base portion (102) to guide the mounting portion (202) of the first component (200) to be inserted into the receiving channel (108).

14. The mounting clip (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that Each of the first wing portion (106A) and the second wing portion (106B) comprises an engagement section (120A, 120B) and a connection section (122A, 122B) at an angle to the engagement section (120A, 120B), the engagement section (120A, 120B) being connected to the base portion (102) by the connection section (122A, 122B), and wherein the engagement section (120A, 120B) extends in an inclined manner with respect to a central axis (A) of the receiving channel (108) and is adapted to engage with the through-hole (302).

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