Vehicle Panel and Emblem

摘要

An emblem assembly for a vehicle having a number of attachment features such as two locating-pins, two opposing force clips, an orthogonal force clip, and an adhesive. A body panel having an embossed emblem-mating surface defining a number of attachment features such as a 2-way locating-slot, a 4-way locating-hole, a central void with opposing substantially parallel edges, a clip retention slot with an orthogonal edge, and a panel surface area for adhesive contact. The emblem assembly and the emblem-mating surface features combine to provide an effective support for an emblem on a body panel of a vehicle. The emblem may be located on a tailgate of a pickup with an aluminum body panel.

主权项

1. A tailgate for a pickup comprising:
a panel having an emblem-mating surface offset from a primary surface, the emblem-mating surface defining a central void between opposing edges and a clip-retention slot with an orthogonal edge; and an emblem assembly having first and second clips each contacting one of the opposing edges, and a third clip engaging the clip-retention slot.