A vehicle interior panel assembly includes a trim panel, a grab handle supported by the trim panel and rotatable relative to the trim panel between a retracted position and a grabbable position, a spring biasing the grab handle to the retracted position, and a pyrotechnic actuator fixing the grab handle in the grabbable position and dischargeable to release the grab handle from the grabbable position.

An assist grip assembly is configured to be secured to a component. The assist grip assembly includes a handle defining a retention chamber, and a fastening assembly pivotally secured to the retention chamber of the handle. The fastening assembly includes a mounting cushion having a central channel and at least one mounting stud pivotally coupled to the retention chamber. The mounting cushion secures the fastening assembly to the handle. A retaining clip is coupled to the mounting cushion. The retaining clip is configured to secure to the component.

A vehicle interior panel assembly includes a trim panel, a grab handle supported by the trim panel and rotatable relative to the trim panel between a retracted position and a grabbable position, a spring biasing the grab handle to the retracted position, and a pyrotechnic actuator fixing the grab handle in the grabbable position and dischargeable to release the grab handle from the grabbable position.

A handrail assembly comprising a top bracket and a handrail pivotally connected to the top bracket. The handrail is movable relative to the top bracket between a stowed position and a deployed position. The handrail is able to be locked in position. The handrail can move between the stowed position and the deployed position when the handrail is not locked in position, but held in the stowed position or the deployed position when the handrail is not locked in position. The handrail cannot move between the stowed position and the deployed position when the handrail is locked in position.

A door cladding for a motor vehicle has a base body, a door handle (100), a cover (101) and at least one securing component (102). The door handle (100) is fastened on the base body, and the cover (101) at least partially encases the door handle (100). The securing component (102) is fastened on the base body and is formed in one part and/or integrally with the cover (101).

A grab handle assembly for a vehicle includes a sleeve for attaching to the vehicle, an insert receivable in the sleeve, and a grab handle positioned on an end of the insert. A locking member is provided to adjustably fix a position of the grab handle with respect to the sleeve. The locking member includes a locking pin and a cam lock mechanism to hold the insert with respect to the sleeve. A rotation prevention surface may be provided on the locking pin to prevent the locking pin from rotating with respect to the sleeve and the insert. A locking force provided by the locking member may be preset.

An assist handle (10) for a vehicle passenger compartment includes a gripping body (12) having at least one base (14) for bearing on and fastening to a wall of the passenger compartment. At least one clip (18) is carried by the base or each base and configured to fasten the handle to the wall. The clip is configured to be engaged at least partially in an orifice in the wall and includes at least one elastically deformable tab (28) configured to cooperate by elastic snap-fastening with an edge of the orifice. The clip also includes at least one first element (30) which is configured to cooperate by elastic snap-fastening with at least one second element (22) formed in one piece with the base, so as to fasten the clip to the base.

An armrest assembly for a vehicle door can include a panel and a cover panel. The panel can include an upper exterior surface, a pull pocket extending from and recessed below the upper exterior surface, a first engagement aperture in the pull pocket, a second engagement aperture in the pull pocket, and a switch spaced away from the pull pocket. The cover panel can include an exterior touch surface for an occupant to pull on the vehicle door. The cover panel can be in the pull pocket and expose the upper exterior surface of the panel. The cover panel can include a snap element engaging with the first engagement aperture, the snap element attached to the interior surface of the cover panel, and an attachment element engaging with the second engagement aperture, the attachment element attached to the interior surface of the cover panel.

A cargo area structure has a retractable step installed to the cargo area structure beneath a floor and a first side wall thereof. A handle assembly has a base and a grip handle supported to the base. The base is attached to an upright surface of the first side wall. The base also has a position locking mechanism configured such that in response to manual operation of the position locking mechanism, the grip handle is movable from a stowed orientation and an in-use orientation such that in the in-use orientation the grip handle is positioned such that an individual using the step to enter the cargo area grabs the grip handle for assistance in stepping up into the cargo area.

An assist grip assembly is configured to be secured to a component. The assist grip assembly includes a handle defining a retention chamber, and a fastening assembly pivotally secured to the retention chamber of the handle. The fastening assembly includes a mounting cushion having a central channel and at least one mounting stud pivotally coupled to the retention chamber. The mounting cushion secures the fastening assembly to the handle. A retaining clip is coupled to the mounting cushion. The retaining clip is configured to secure to the component.