Air tight sealing support clip for attaching fluid-carrying tube to substrate
US10006566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L58/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support clip for attaching a fluid-carrying tube or line to a substrate is disclosed that provides an air tight seal on a single fluid-carrying tube or line or on multiple fluid-carrying tubes or lines when the tubes are secured between two different surfaces. The support clip has two mated elastomeric surfaces defined by upper and lower halves that account for minor surface-to-surface variations while still maintaining an air tight seal. The lower half is attached to a vehicle substrate by a locating anchor. Each half has a rigid body and an elastomeric portion. The rigid body maintains the form of the elastomeric portion. At least one tube-holding channel is formed in the elastomeric portion of each of half. When the two halves are fastened together by an interference fit, the air tight seal is established. The halves may be fastened together by a variety of mechanical arrangements.
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