Component mounting permitting one hand installation
US6609679B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pair of mating components that are in very close quarters and which require essentially one-handed installation of a moveable part or component relative to a fixed part having mating linear wedge type ramps. The ramps on the moveable part will permit movement of the moveable part adjacent the fixed part, so that surfaces of the ramps on the movable part overlap ramps on the fixed part. Lateral movement of the moveable, part causes the ramp surfaces to engage to support the moveable part. The moveable part then can be clamped by further lateral movement so that the wedge type ramps urge the two parts to mate and seat.
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