Integrated pin and clip
US7316534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32885
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated pin and clip for securing vehicle trailer components. The integrated pin and clip includes a shaft member and a clip member. The clip member is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture. The integrated pin and clip also includes retention means that secures the clip in either the locked position or the unlocked position.
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