Fixing structure and grille shutter unit
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Jan 16, 2018
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Abstract
A fixing structure includes: a first member having a locked portion; a second member which is formed of a material having lower stiffness than that of the first member and includes a locking claw to be locked onto the locked portion; and a reinforcing member which is configured to limit bending of the locking claw.
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- FALTEC CO., LTD.
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Watari, Tomoyuki | Kawaguchi, JP | 1 | 8 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 8 |
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