Rail/strip retention device, especially in roof channel of motor vehicle, has movable rail arrangement formed on foot and head parts

摘要

A retaining device especially for roof-rail or strip (34) in roof channel (44) has a foot part (1) arranged for connection with a retention structure (3) for joining to an engagement structure (37) formed on the channel (44). A rail arrangement (19,23) is formed on the foot part and on the head part (7) and is movable between the two. The spacing between the retention structure (3) and the engagement elements in the pre-assembly position is greater than that in the end-position.