Patent 7044524 was granted and assigned to DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG on May, 2006 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The vehicle covering part (10) is provided with a snap-in connecting system (12). Provision is made here for the vehicle covering part (10) to have a support element (14) which can be fastened to the vehicle with a cohesive material joint, and a visible element (16) which can be connected to the support element (14) by snapping it in place.