Patent · US Expired

Tube assembly device

US6238156A · kind A · utility

5Cited by
13References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 1999
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/4949
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for mounting tubular members to structural members. The device is a unitary structure formed into two gripping arms, two flex arms and a retainer plate. Each gripping arm includes a bend and two pointed straight protrusions. Each flex arm includes two pointed bent protrusions and a stop having a bent lip. The retainer plate includes an opening for engaging a threaded member.

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