Patent · US Expired

Retaining clip assembly

US6073318A · kind A · utility

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11References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 1999
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44376
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A clip is disclosed for securing a device to a support structure. The clip assembly includes a clip for pivoting about a pivoting axis, wherein the clip includes a securing end for engaging the support structure. A base is attached to the device, for receiving the clip. A biasing member is received between the base and the clip, for biasing the securing end of the clip toward the base, to secure the support structure therebetween. The clip assembly includes a first mating structure, formed on the clip, for attaching to a second mating structure formed on the base. The first and second mating structures are attached by sliding into engagement along the direction of the pivoting axis.

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