Serviceable snap-in fastener
US9079341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44026
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one piece snap-in retainer of multi-shot molded construction adapted to separate along a molded-in fracture line upon application of axial tensioning force. The retainer includes a base clip portion of molded polymer with a proximal barrel segment and a distal snap-in element projecting outwardly away from the barrel segment. The retainer also includes a head portion of molded polymer at least partially surrounding the proximal barrel segment. The molded-in fracture line includes a protuberance molded into the proximal barrel segment or the head portion at the interface in combination with an opposing complimentary mating depression molded into the other of the proximal barrel segment or the head portion.
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