US Patent 12123445 Panel clip assembly and related method of use

A clip assembly is provided including a clip having a support leg joined with a control arm and a grenade pin having a grasping element and a key with a displacement control element operable to engage the control arm and hold the support leg in a retracted mode. The grenade pin is removable from the clip to disengage the displacement control element from the control arm and thereby deploy the associated support leg from the body to secure the clip to the panel. The clip can include a retention leg to retain the clip relative to the panel upon installation of the clip relative to the panel. A related method of use is provided.