Pad clip with nonlinear stiffness
US9206867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D65/0977
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pad clip comprising: two opposing legs separated by a gap, the two opposing legs comprising: (i) a projection arm including: (A) an upper portion, (B) a lower portion, and (C) a face portion connecting the upper portion and the lower portion together; (ii) a connection arm; and (iii) an abutment arm extending between and connecting the projection arm and the connection arm; wherein the lower portion of the projection arm, the connection arm, or both include an arcuate segment that extends the lower portion, the connection arm, or both towards each other so that when the pad clip is installed in a support bracket a space is formed between the arcuate segment and the support bracket.
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