Fixing, fixing structure of fixing object, fixing method for fixing object, and method for unfixing fixing
US8047475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/75
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
When an insertion portion of a clip is inserted into a through hole and passes through the through hole, lug portions revert toward their original shape, and the top faces of the lug portions are contactable with peripheral edge portions of the through hole. An operation lever is inserted into a fixing hole of a body panel in this state, and after passing through the fixing hole, the operation lever reverts toward its original shape, and the operation lever is contactable to peripheral edge portions of the fixing hole. An operation portion is tilted from this state, and a lock bar is engaged with a lock groove. Movement of the operation lever is thereby restricted, and a housing is fixed to the body panel.
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