Protector that snaps over routed parts
US6392147B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/0215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A routed part protector for protecting cables, wires, hoses, tubing and the like having a closed slot extending to a central aperture for inserting routed parts to be maintained in the aperture forming an assembly. The assembly can be attached to a vehicle trim panel by double-sided tape or other mechanical means or inserted into a ditch in a vehicle floorboard. The protector has a trapezoidal cross section body whereby the side walls can be deformed to open the slot to permit the routed parts to pass through when assembling the protector to a wire harness. The tape or the ditch then prevents the slot from opening.
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