Patent · US Expired

Through-panel fixing device for piping member

US7464966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 2005
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L5/14
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A piping member is mounted in a mounting hole of one panel by a first holder and in a mounting hole of the other panel by a second holder, respectively. Each of the first and the second holders has a through-hole for receiving the piping member therethrough, and a fit-in projecting portion that is fitted in the mounting hole so as to be positioned. Each of the first and the second holders also has a resilient lug and a collar portion for cooperatively clamping the panel with its inner and outer surfaces therebetween. The first holder holds the piping member relatively movably axially with respect to the first holder therethrough, while the second holder securely fixes the piping member axially with respect to the second holder therethrough.

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