Roto-slot adjustable attachment device
US5772380A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/025
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight, two piece adjustable attachment device provides simple installation into a part, develops robust strength, and enables alignment of a retaining screw or bolt axis with the longitudinal axis of a threaded mounting hole, despite part to mount misalignment caused by tolerance build-up in a complex assembly. The adjustable attachment device is designed to provide sufficient overlap on each side of the part of the edges of the circular receiving aperture that the adjustable attachment device is able to withstand great force without pulling out of the part. The adjustable attachment device includes a fastener receiving slot that extends across the adjustable attachment device. The adjustable attachment device is installed into a circular receiving aperture in a part to be assembled onto a larger assembly. Two halves of the adjustable attachment device lock together through the circular receiving aperture using resilient retaining projections on a plug half that interlock with projection receiving sockets on a receptacle half. A raised circular plateau provides a shoulder that closely engages the edge of the circular receiving aperture and constrains movement of the adjusta…
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