Clip
US9132789B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45623
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clip includes a first member engaging a first attached member, and a second member supported in the first member and engaging a second attached member. The clip connects both attached members, and when a load acts in a direction separating both attached members, the clip allows a separation of both attached members only for a predetermined distance. The first member includes a base portion engaging the first attached member, a protruding piece portion in the base portion, and an expanded head portion wider than the protruding piece portion formed in an end portion of the protruding piece portion. The second member includes a through hole through which the protruding piece portion loosely passes, and a cylinder portion supported in the protruding piece portion to be displaced in a protruding direction thereof, and also retained in the protruding piece portion by the base portion and the expanded head portion.
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