Spring clip
US4733987A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spring clip which is used to secure the shank of a cutting pick to a pick box or cutting drum in a mining machine. The clip is formed of spring steel and has spaced legs joined by a bight portion. Associated with the bight portion is a bearing part which bears upon the shank of the cutting pick when the clip has been aligned with the shank and has been forced transversely to the shank so that the shank is received between the legs.
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