Patent · US Expired

Round pin bushing

US4985004A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 1988
Grant dateJan 15, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/18
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A round pin bushing of a punched sheet metal part defining an elastically deformable pin receiving orifice area. The orifice area is encompassed by an outer spring sleeve slid thereover. Further disclosed is an expansion lock comprising first and second hook pieces on the orifice-forming portion which mutually engage when a pin is inserted but provide a radial clearance therebetween for expansion when free of an inserted pin.

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