Spring fastener
US10557493B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/125
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spring fastener is provided. The spring fastener includes a spring and a flexible member having a shoulder, a first leg and a second leg. The first leg and the second leg are inserted through the spring along a longitudinal axis of the spring. The spring is retained to the flexible member by the shoulder and at least a portion of the first leg or the second leg. The first leg and the second leg have a retention feature to retain the spring fastener when the first leg and the second leg are inserted through an aperture in a component or a surface. A method of utilizing a spring fastener is also provided.
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