Part retainer
US6416025B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A part retention system for mating parts comprises a pair of flexible guide ribs, integrated into a cap which is to be attached or interlocked. Each of the guide ribs incorporates one or more detents, which force the guide ribs apart as a tab on the mating component moves along the detents. The guide ribs having angled locating portions to direct the guide ribs over the tab to facilitate blind installation.
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