Fastening structure for fixing an article on board VIA through-hole, and holder with fastening structure
US6324732A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44581
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener for fixing an article on a board via a through-hole formed thereon has a base that has a top face, side faces opposed to each other, and a rear end. An opening having at least two opposing edges is formed in the base. A pair of first elastic stoppers stands upright from the top face of the base and positioned along the edges of the opening. Each of the first elastic stoppers has an inclined projection extending outward. A pair of second elastic stoppers stands upright from the top face of the base next to the first elastic stoppers. Each of the second elastic stoppers has a leg and a wing extending from the leg, the wings spreading outward so as not to be parallel to each other. A cover plate is attached to the rear end of the base in a pivotable manner, so that the cover plate swings between an open position and a closed position. An insertion is attached to and extends from the inner surface of the cover plate. When the cover plate is closed, the insertion is fit into the opening of the base and pushes at least the first elastic stoppers outward.
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