Assembly of cladding elements comprising a carrier member and a second snap-fit member element, and associated assembly methods
The snap-fit assembly of trim elements addresses the issues of frequent lid opening and aesthetic integration by securing the umbrella storage within the vehicle's trim, ensuring robust and accessible storage.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023009149
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing umbrella storage solutions for vehicles require frequent opening of lids, are not solidly assembled, and lack aesthetic integration with the vehicle's trim.
A snap-fit assembly of trim elements comprising a carrier member and a second member element, where the first protrusion of the carrier member cooperates with a second protrusion of the second member to secure the elements together in multiple directions, providing a robust and aesthetically pleasing storage solution for umbrellas.
The assembly allows secure and easy access to umbrella storage while maintaining a seamless integration with the vehicle's design, offering a solid and visually appealing solution.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Assembly of cladding elements comprising a carrier member and a second snap-fit member element, and associated assembly methods
[0001] The present invention relates to an assembly of trim elements comprising a carrier member and a second member element, and associated assembly methods.
[0002] The present invention is particularly applicable to providing umbrella storage within the trim assembly of a vehicle.
[0003] Document KR20130115682 A discloses an umbrella storage portion for a vehicle below a door entrance. The umbrella storage portion is provided with a storage space and a cover adapted to cover the storage space, with a fixing portion for holding an umbrella in the space.
[0004] However, the umbrella storage portion requires opening the lid every time someone wants to access the space.
[0005] The umbrella storage portion does not provide a solid assembly, so the cover element can be quite fragile.
[0006] In addition, the cover does not visually integrate into the vehicle.
[0007] An objective of the invention is therefore to provide an assembly of covering elements comprising a carrier member and a second member element, which are fixed to each other, the assembly of covering elements being solid and aesthetic.
[0008] For this purpose, the invention relates to an assembly of trim elements comprising a carrier member and a second member element, the second member element being designed to be snapped onto the carrier member, the carrier member comprising a first surface, the first surface defining an opening and being provided with a first protuberance, the first protuberance comprising at least one hook portion at one end of the first protuberance, the second member element comprising a main portion and a second protuberance, the second protuberance comprising at least one first branch, at least one second branch and at least one bottom, the at least one first branch, the at least one bottom and the at least one second branch together forming a U-shape, the first protuberance cooperating with the second protuberance when the second member element and the carrier member are snapped together,such that the first protuberance extends between the at least one first branch and the at least one second branch along a longitudinal direction, the at least one bottom extends opposite the first protuberance along a transverse direction, limiting the movement of the, second member in the transverse direction, and the hook portion is arranged relative to the second member element in the transverse direction in the opposite direction, limiting movement of the second member in that opposite transverse direction.
[0009] The cooperation of the first protrusion and the second protrusion allows the second member element to be held in place opposite the carrier member along at least two directions, in a robust manner. In addition, the snap-fit provides an aesthetic finish.
[0010] According to specific embodiments of the invention, the method also has one or more of the following characteristics, considered alone or in any technically possible combination(s):
[0011] - the first protrusion is deformable, such that the hook portion is designed to move in the longitudinal direction;
[0012] - the longitudinal direction corresponds to a direction through the opening when the second organ element and the carrier organ are snapped together;
[0013] - the first protrusion extends from a wall of the carrier member in a first direction away from the opening, the first direction being substantially the transverse direction when the second member element and the carrier member are snapped together;
[0014] - the carrier member comprises a second surface, the second surface forming a angle between 70° and 110° with the first surface, the second surface being provided with at least one holding protrusion, the at least one holding protrusion being arranged on an opposite side of the opening relative to the first protrusion along the transverse direction, the second member element comprising a holding surface adapted to bear on the holding protrusion when the second member element and the carrier member are snapped together;
[0015] - the assembly of trim elements is a door panel, the carrier member being a support panel;
[0016] - the second organ element is a cover, the cover being designed to close the opening when the second organ element and the carrier organ are snapped together;
[0017] - the second organ element delimits with the carrier organ a cavity when the second member element and the carrier member are snapped together, the cavity being accessible through the opening and being adapted to receive an umbrella.
[0018] The invention further relates to a method of assembling an assembly of cladding elements as described above,
[0019] the method comprising the following steps:
[0020] - providing the carrier member and the second member element, and
[0021] - the movement of the second organ element in the direction of the carrier element, of so as to introduce the first protrusion between the at least one first branch and the at least one second branch and such that the at least one bottom extends opposite the first protrusion, the first protrusion deforming during the movement such that the hook portion is arranged opposite the second member element in the transverse direction in the opposite direction.
[0022] The invention further relates to the aforementioned method for assembling an assembly of trim elements as described above, wherein the movement of the second member element towards the carrier element is such that it deposits the holding surface between the holding protrusion and a wall delimiting an edge of the opening along the longitudinal direction.
[0023] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description, provided solely by way of example and made with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
[0024] [Fig-1] [Fig.l] is a three-dimensional representation of an example of an ace assembly of cladding elements according to the invention,
[0025] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a three-dimensional representation of a portion of the organ carrier of the assembly of cladding elements of [Fig.l],
[0026] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a three-dimensional representation of the second organ element of the assembly of cladding elements of [Fig.l],
[0027] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a three-dimensional representation of a part of the second organ element of [Fig.3],
[0028] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a three-dimensional representation, with a section along the plane AA of [Fig.l], of the cooperation of the first protuberance and the second protuberance in the assembly of cladding elements of [Fig.l], and
[0029] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a three-dimensional representation of another second element of organ in an assembly of covering elements of the invention.
[0030] A first example of an assembly of trim elements 10, here intended for a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention is shown in FIGS. 1 to 5.
[0031] The assembly of trim elements is here a door panel.
[0032] The assembly of cladding elements comprises a carrier member 12 and a second organ element 14.
[0033] Each of a longitudinal direction X and a transverse direction Y is defined for each of the carrier member 12 and the second member element 14, and the respective longitudinal directions X and transverse directions Y are respectively aligned when the carrier member 12 and the second member element 14 are attached.
[0034] The second member element 14 is attached to the carrier member 12.
[0035] The carrier member 12 is here a support panel for the door panel.
[0036] The carrier member 12 comprises a first surface 16.
[0037] The carrier member 12 further comprises a second surface 18.
[0038] The second surface 18 is here a surface designed to cover the door opening of the vehicle.
[0039] The first surface 16 is here one side of the carrier member 12, more particularly the side of the door opposite the attachment, here the hinge, between the door panel and the rest of the vehicle.
[0040] The first surface 16 extends from an edge of the second surface 18.
[0041] The second surface 18 forms an angle between 70° and 110° with the first surface 16.
[0042] The first surface 16 delimits an opening 20.
[0043] The opening 20 extends through the entire thickness of the first surface 16.
[0044] The opening 20 has a cross-section with dimensions such as to allow the passage of an umbrella through the opening, more particularly of an umbrella in translation through the opening along the direction of extension of the umbrella.
[0045] The opening 20 defines a through direction.
[0046] The through direction corresponds to a longitudinal direction, as defined below.
[0047] The first surface 16 has an inner face 22 and an outer face 24.
[0048] The second organ element 14 is designed to cooperate with the internal face 22 of the first surface 16.
[0049] The internal face 22 is located opposite the second surface 18.
[0050] The inner face 22 is provided within the door when the door panel is fully assembled.
[0051] The outer face 24 corresponds to the distal edge of the door relative to the vehicle. The outer face 24 is visible to the user when the door panel is fully assembled.
[0052] The carrier member 12 does not define any obstacle adjacent to the opening 20, on the internal side or on the external side.
[0053] The first surface 16 is provided with a first protrusion 26.
[0054] The first protrusion 26 protrudes from the internal face 22.
[0055] The first protrusion 26 protrudes from the edge of the opening 20.
[0056] The first protrusion 26 protrudes in a first direction away from opening 20.
[0057] The first protrusion 26 extends along a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction.
[0058] Here, the first surface around the opening 20 is curved, such that the internal face 22 is concave.
[0059] The first protrusion 26 extends from said internal face 22 surrounding the opening 20.
[0060] The first protrusion 26 protrudes substantially parallel to the extension plane of the opening 20.
[0061] The first protrusion 26 comprises a main portion 28 and at least one hook portion 30.
[0062] The main portion 28 connects the at least one hook portion 30 to the rest of the carrier member 12.
[0063] The main portion 28 extends here from the internal face 22.
[0064] The main portion 28 extends from the inner face 22 to one end distal 32.
[0065] The main portion 28 is here a rib.
[0066] The main portion 28 is flat.
[0067] The main portion 28 extends substantially perpendicular to the through direction of the opening 20.
[0068] The first protrusion 26, more precisely the main portion 28, extends along, more precisely exceeds, at least half of a distal edge of the opening 20. The distal edge of the opening 20 is the portion of the edge of the opening 20 furthest from the second surface 18.
[0069] Here, the main portion 28 extends along the entire distal edge of the opening 20.
[0070] The height of the main portion 28, measured from the internal face 22 to the distal end 32, is constant over the length of the first protuberance 26.
[0071] The at least one hook portion 30 is arranged at one end of the first protrusion 26, here along the second direction.
[0072] More specifically, the first protrusion 26 here comprises a hook portion 30 at each end of the first protrusion along the second direction.
[0073] The or each hook portion 30 extends from the main portion 28, here from the distal end 32 of the main portion 28.
[0074] The or each hook portion 30 comprises a sloping face 34.
[0075] The inclined face 34 extends from an inner edge of the distal end 32 at an acute angle with the main portion 28.
[0076] The angle is, for example, between 25° and 60°.
[0077] The first protuberance 26, more particularly the main portion 28, is deformable, such that the hook portion 30 can move in the longitudinal direction, here perpendicular to the main portion 28 at rest. In particular, when a force is applied to the inclined surface 34, the hook portion 30 approaches the inner face 22 of the first surface 16.
[0078] The second surface 18 is provided with at least one holding protrusion 36.
[0079] The at least one holding protrusion 36 is arranged on an opposite side of the opening 20 relative to the first protuberance 26, here opposite a proximal edge of the opening 20 in opposition to the distal edge previously mentioned.
[0080] The proximal edge of the opening is the portion of the edge of the opening closest to the second surface 18.
[0081] The proximal edge and the distal edge are opposite edges of the opening in a transverse direction Y.
[0082] The first direction is substantially parallel to the transverse direction.
[0083] The second surface 18 is here provided with a plurality of holding protrusions 36.
[0084] The plurality of holding protrusions are here arranged along a direction perpendicular to the through direction of the opening 20 and to the transverse direction.
[0085] The or each holding protrusion forms a retaining face 38.
[0086] The retaining face 38 is substantially perpendicular to the through direction of the opening 20.
[0087] The retaining face 38 faces the proximal edge of the opening or a portion of the first surface lying between the proximal edge and the second surface along the transverse direction, in the through direction of the opening.
[0088] The distance measured along the through direction between the retaining face 38 and the proximal edge of the opening or said portion is between 3 mm and 2 cm.
[0089] The or each holding protrusion 36 protrudes from the second surface 18 in the transverse direction Y.
[0090] In the example shown, the second surface is further provided with at least one structure 40 delimiting a tapped hole 42.
[0091] The tapped hole 42 extends along the transverse direction.
[0092] The tapped hole 42 is a blind hole.
[0093] In a first embodiment, the second member element 14 defines with the carrier member 12 a cavity 44 when the second member element and the carrier member are attached together, the cavity 44 being accessible through the opening 20 and being adapted to receive an umbrella.
[0094] Thus, a user can store an umbrella in the cavity 44. When the vehicle is moving, the door is closed, such that the opening 20 is not accessible and is closed by the rest of the vehicle and the umbrella is securely stored inside the cavity. When the door is open (for example when the user enters the vehicle or exits it), the opening 20, and thus the cavity 44, are accessible, so that he can place or remove an umbrella from the cavity 44 as needed.
[0095] The cavity offers a practical and particularly aesthetic integrated solution for storing an umbrella.
[0096] More particularly, the second member element 14 here comprises at least one side wall 46, 48 and an end wall 50 delimiting with the carrier member 12 the cavity 44.
[0097] The second member element 14 comprises a front portion 52 designed to be secured to the carrier member 12 around the opening 20.
[0098] The front portion 52 delimits a corresponding through opening 54, the corresponding through opening 54 extending in continuity with the opening 20.
[0099] The corresponding through opening 54 has dimensions corresponding to the dimension of the opening 20.
[0100] The front portion 52 surrounds the corresponding through opening 54.
[0101] More particularly, the front portion 52 comprises a peripheral wall 56 surrounding the corresponding through opening 54.
[0102] The peripheral wall 56 has an end section 55, the end section 55 being one end of the second member element 14 along the longitudinal direction X.
[0103] The peripheral wall 56, more particularly the end section 55, is in continuity with the edge of the opening 20.
[0104] The transition between the opening 20 and the corresponding through opening 54 provides a satisfactory aesthetic.
[0105] The peripheral wall 56 has an internal face 57 surrounding the corresponding through opening 54 and an external face 58.
[0106] The side wall(s) 46, 48 extend from the peripheral wall 56 away from the corresponding through opening 54.
[0107] The end wall 50 extends from an end of the side wall(s) 46, 48 opposite the peripheral wall 56.
[0108] In the invention, the second organ element 14 comprises a main portion 60 and a second protrusion 62.
[0109] In the first embodiment, the main portion 60 comprises the peripheral wall 56, and here the side wall(s) 46, 48 and the end wall 50.
[0110] The second protuberance 62 comprises at least one first branch 64, at least one second branch 66 and at least one bottom 68.
[0111] The at least one first branch 64, the at least one bottom 68 and the at least one second branch 66 together create a U shape.
[0112] The joining of the sections of the second protuberance 62 in the X,Y planes creates the U shape.
[0113] The at least one first branch 64 protrudes from the main portion 60, more particularly from the peripheral wall 56, more particularly from the external face 58 of the peripheral wall 56.
[0114] The at least one first branch 64 here protrudes from the external face 58 of the end section 55 of the peripheral wall 56.
[0115] The at least one first branch 64 protrudes from the main portion 60 in a first branch direction.
[0116] The direction of the first branch corresponds to the transverse direction.
[0117] Here, the second protrusion 62 comprises a plurality of, here three, first branches 64.
[0118] The first branches 64 are here aligned in a direction perpendicular to the transverse direction and the through direction of the corresponding through opening 54.
[0119] The first branches 64 protrude from the same side of the peripheral wall, opposite the corresponding through opening 54.
[0120] The at least one bottom 68 extends from a distal end of the at least one first branch 64, in a longitudinal direction X.
[0121] The or each bottom 68 extends from the at least one first branch in the direction from the corresponding through opening 54 to the opening 20.
[0122] Here, the or each bottom 68 extends away from the second member element 14 along the longitudinal direction X.
[0123] The longitudinal direction X corresponds to the through direction of the opening 20, and here of the corresponding through opening 54.
[0124] More particularly, a bottom 68 extends from the distal end of each first branch 64.
[0125] The at least one second branch 66 extends from the at least one bottom 68, more particularly from an end of the bottom opposite the at least one first branch.
[0126] The at least one second branch 66 extends parallel to the direction of the first branch.
[0127] Here, the or each second branch 66 connects two adjacent bottoms 68 along the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X and to the transverse direction Y.
[0128] The or each second branch 66 has a face perpendicular to the through direction of the corresponding through opening 54.
[0129] The second organ element 14 further comprises at least one holding surface 70.
[0130] The at least one holding surface 70 protrudes from the external face 58 of the peripheral wall 56, more particularly along the transverse direction Y.
[0131] The at least one holding surface 70 protrudes from the peripheral wall 56 opposite the second protuberance 62 opposite the corresponding through opening 54, in particular opposite in the transverse direction Y.
[0132] The second organ element 14 further comprises a tab 72 delimiting a hole 74.
[0133] Hole 74 is, for example, tapped.
[0134] Alternatively, the hole 74 is not tapped.
[0135] The hole 74 extends along the transverse direction.
[0136] Hole 74 is a through hole.
[0137] The hole 74 and the tapped hole 42 align, such that a screw can be threaded through either of the tapped holes to secure the carrier member 12 and the second member element 14 together.
[0138] The second member element 14 is here snap-fastened to the carrier member 12.
[0139] More specifically, the first protrusion 26 cooperates with the second protrusion 62 when the second member element 14 and the carrier member 12 are snapped together.
[0140] The first protrusion 26 extends between the at least one first branch 64 and the at least one second branch 66 along the longitudinal direction X.
[0141] The at least one bottom 68 extends opposite the first protuberance 26 along the transverse direction Y. The hook portion 30 is arranged opposite the second member element 14, more particularly the main body, in the transverse direction Y in the opposite direction. Thus, the hook portion 30 plays the role of a stop in the transverse direction Y, opposite the at least one bottom 68.
[0142] Thus, the cooperation of the first protrusion 26 and the second protrusion 62 holds together the second member element 14 and the carrier member 12 in the longitudinal direction X and the transverse direction Y in both directions.
[0143] In addition, here, the holding surface 70 is designed to bear on the holding protrusion 36 when the second member element 14 and the carrier member 12 are snapped together.
[0144] More particularly, the holding surface 70 is arranged, along the longitudinal direction X, between the retaining face 38 and the proximal edge of the opening 20 or a portion of the first surface located between the proximal edge and the second surface along the transverse direction.
[0145] This allows for additional locking of the second member element 14 and the carrier member 12 together in the longitudinal direction, opposed to the cooperation of the protrusions 26, 62.
[0146] The second member element 14 and the carrier member 12 are, for example, also screwed together, more particularly by means of a screw screwed through one and the other of holes 42, 74.
[0147] The assembly of the second member element 14 and the carrier member 12 is particularly solid.
[0148] The door panel, for example, further comprises a cover panel (not shown) assembled on the carrier member 12 after the assembly of the second member element 14 and the carrier member 12, so as to close the door panel. The cover panel and the carrier member together form the exterior of the vehicle door. The inner face of the carrier member 12 and the outer face of the second member element 14 are no longer accessible.
[0149] In [Fig.6], an example of another second organ element 114 is shown.
[0150] In said embodiment, the second organ element 114 is a cover, the cover being adapted to close the opening 20 when the second member element 114 and the carrier member 12 are snapped together.
[0151] The second organ element 114 comprises a main portion 160 and a second protrusion 162.
[0152] The main portion 160 includes a cover wall 154 configured to close the opening 20 when the second member element 114 and the carrier member 12 are snapped together.
[0153] Thus, when no umbrella storage is desired, said second member element 114 is snapped to the carrier member 12, instead of the first embodiment of the second member element 14. The second member element 114 closes the opening 20 to prevent access to the interior of the door panel and to finish the door.
[0154] It is thus possible to provide umbrella storage or no umbrella storage easily, using the same carrier member 12, by simply switching the second member element to be attached to the carrier member, particularly on the vehicle assembly line.
[0155] The cover wall 154 comprises a border 156.
[0156] The second protrusion 162 is similar to the second protrusion 62 described previously.
[0157] Only the aspects in which they differ will now be described.
[0158] Similarly, the at least one first branch 164 protrudes from the main portion 160, here from the edge 156.
[0159] The or each bottom 168 extends from the at least one first branch in the direction from the cover wall 154 to the opening 20.
[0160] The second organ element 114 further comprises at least one holding surface 170.
[0161] The at least one holding surface 170 protrudes from the edge 156, more particu- strictly along the transverse direction Y.
[0162] The at least one holding surface 170 protrudes from the edge 156 opposite the second protuberance 162 facing the cover wall 154.
[0163] The second member element 114 further comprises a tab 172, similar to the tab 72 described previously.
[0164] The second organ element 114 is attached to the carrier member 12, similarly to the second organ element 14 according to the first embodiment.
[0165] A method of assembling an assembly of cladding elements as described previously will now be described.
[0166] A carrier member 12 and a second member element 14, 114, according to any one of the embodiments, are provided.
[0167] The second organ element 14; 114 is moved towards the carrier organ 12.
[0168] In the embodiment shown, the second member element 14; 114 is moved so as to place the holding surface 70; 170 between the holding protrusion 36 and a wall delimiting an edge of the opening 20, along the longitudinal direction X, more particularly, between the retaining face 38 and the proximal edge of the opening 20 or the portion of the first surface located between the proximal edge and the second surface.
[0169] The introduction of the holding surface 70; 170 is carried out here before the cooperation of the first protuberance 26 and the second protuberance 62.
[0170] The second organ element 14; 114 is here moved so as to introduce the first protuberance 26 between the at least one first branch 64 and the at least one second branch 66 and such that the at least one bottom 68 extends opposite the first protuberance 26, the first protuberance deforming during the movement such that the hook portion 30 is arranged opposite the second organ element 14; 114 in the transverse direction Y in the opposite direction.
[0171] The movement is, for example, a translation along the transverse direction Y, in particular with respect to figures 1 to 3, or a rotation around the holding surface 170, in particular with respect to [Fig.6]. More particularly, during the movement, at the beginning of the cooperation between the first protrusion 26 and the second protrusion 62, the second organ element 14; 114 pushes on the inclined surface 34, so that the first protrusion 26 deforms. The hook portion 30 comes closer to the inner face 22 of the first surface 16, so as to allow the passage of the main portion of the second organ element 14; 114.
[0172] Thus, the first protuberance 26 is held between the at least one first branch 64 and the at least one second branch 66 along the longitudinal direction X and between the at least one bottom 68 and the main portion of the second member element 14; 114.
[0173] The carrier member 12 and the second member element 14; 114 are thus snapped together.
[0174] Finally, the second member element 14, 114 and the carrier member 12 are, for example, also screwed together, more particularly by means of a screw screwed through both of the holes 42, 74.
[0175] The assembly of the carrier member 12 and the second member element 14, 114 is thus particularly easy by snap-fastening and possible additional screwing. In particular, there is no need to weld the parts together.
[0176] The resulting trim assembly, particularly the door panel, is strong and aesthetically pleasing, with a smooth finish.
Claims
Claims
1. An assembly of trim elements (10) comprising a carrier member (12) and a second member element (14; 114), the second member element (14; 114) being adapted to be snap-fastened to the carrier member (12), the carrier member (12) comprising a first surface (16), the first surface (16) defining an opening (20) and being provided with a first protrusion (26), the first protrusion (26) comprising at least one hook portion (30) at one end of the first protrusion (26), the second member element (14; 114) comprising a main portion (60; 160) and a second protrusion (62; 162), the second protrusion (62; 162) comprising at least one first branch (64; 164), at least one second branch (66) and at least one second branch (66). at least one background (68; 168), the at least one first branch (64; 164), the at least one background (68;168) and the at least one second leg (66) together creating a U-shape, the first protrusion (26) cooperating with the second protrusion (62; 162) when the second member element (14; 114) and the carrier member (12) are snapped together, such that the first protrusion (26) extends between the at least one first leg (64; 164) and the at least one second leg (66) along a longitudinal direction (X), the at least one bottom (68; 168) extends opposite the first protrusion (26) along a transverse direction (Y), limiting the movement of the second member in the transverse direction (Y), and the hook portion (30) is arranged relative to the second member element (14; 114) in the transverse direction (Y) in the opposite direction, limiting the movement of the second organ in this opposite transverse direction.;
2. An assembly of trim elements according to claim 1, wherein the first protrusion (26) is deformable, such that the hook portion (30) is adapted to move in the longitudinal direction (X).
3. An assembly of cladding elements according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the longitudinal direction (X) corresponds to a through direction of the opening (20) when the second member element (14; 114) and the carrier member (12) are snapped together.
4. An assembly of trim elements according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first protrusion (26) extends from of a wall of the carrier member (12) in a first direction away from the opening (20), the first direction being substantially the transverse direction (Y) when the second member element (14; 114) and the carrier member (12) are snapped together.
5. An assembly of trim elements according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the carrier member (12) comprises a second surface (18), the second surface (18) forming an angle between 70° and 110° with the first surface (16), the second surface (18) being provided with at least one holding protrusion (36), the at least one holding protrusion (36) being arranged on an opposite side of the opening (20) from the first protrusion (26) along the transverse direction (Y), the second member element (14; 114) comprising a holding surface (70; 170) adapted to bear on the holding protrusion (36) when the second member element (14; 114) and the carrier member (12) are snapped together.
6. A trim assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the trim assembly (10) is a door panel, the carrier member (12) being a support panel.
7. A trim element assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second member element (114) is a cover, the cover being adapted to close the opening (20) when the second member element (114) and the carrier member (12) are snapped together.
8. An assembly of cladding elements according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second member element (14) defines with the carrier member (12) a cavity (44) when the second member element (14) and the carrier member (12) are snapped together, the cavity (44) being accessible through the opening (20) and being adapted to receive an umbrella.
9. A method of assembling an assembly of trim elements (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the method comprising the following steps: - providing the carrier member (12) and the second member element (14; 114), and - moving the second member element (14; 114) towards the support element (12), so as to introduce the first protuberance (26) between the at least one first branch (64; 164) and the at least one second branch (64; 164). at least one second branch (66) and such that the at least one bottom (68; 168) extends opposite the first protrusion (26), the first protrusion (26) deforming during the movement such that the hook portion (30) is arranged relative to the second member element (14; 114) in the transverse direction (Y) in the opposite direction.
10. A method according to claim 9, for assembling an assembly of cladding elements (10) according to claim 5, wherein the movement of the second member element (14; 114) towards the carrier element (12) is such that it deposits the holding surface (70; 170) between the holding protuberance (36) and a wall delimiting an edge of the opening (20) along the longitudinal direction (X).