Tethered retainer assembly
US7189043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/68
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retainer for holding nuts, bolts and other components includes a pocket configured for retaining a portion of the component and having an entrance opening for insertion of the component into the pocket. A deflectable blocking element is disposed in the opening and yields to insertion pressure, allowing the component to enter the pocket. A tether secured near the distal end of the blocking element resists deflection of the blocking element in response to withdrawal force applied to a component in the pocket.
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