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Fastening clip

US12092140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Ganesh Kumar · Ashti, IN
Mahantesh S. Gokavi · Pune, IN
Allande Johnson · Chennai, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 27, 2021
Grant date	Sep 17, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 14, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B2/22
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening clip (100), for securing a first component (200) and a second component (300), includes a body portion (102) and a collar (104) formed at an edge of the body portion (102). The body portion (102) includes a flat surface (106) having a first face and a second face, a locking element (110) extending from the first face of the flat surface (106) and adapted to detachably couple to the first component (200), and a plurality of engagement portions (108) extending from the first face of the flat surface (106) and adapted to detachably couple to the second component (300). The collar (104) includes a first flange (112) extending from the second face in an opposite direction from the plurality of engagement portions. The first flange (112) is flexible and is adapted to abut against the first component (200).

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