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Holding element for holding a component to be secured, and holding system with such an element

US12240373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2020
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B37/043
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A holding element for holding a component to be secured includes: a base region with a first receiving and holding region for an elongate fixing element, a second receiving and holding region for the component, and a first hollow cylindrical engagement region; a spacer element with a spacer surface and a second hollow cylindrical engagement region in engagement with the first hollow cylindrical engagement region; and a sealing element, of a softer material than the spacer element, and having a hollow insertion region, wherein the insertion region has an inner round casing surface configured to bear against the elongate fixing element all around when the fixing element is secured in the holding element and thus seal against wet or dirt, wherein the distance from the spacer surface to the base region can be adjusted.

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