Clamp assembly and method
US9259812B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C17/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a bushing for use in a pin assembly that includes a swinging housing and a stationary housing is provided. The bushing includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion extending between the first and second end portions and including a plurality of flexible fingers, each of said flexible fingers includes a retention feature configured to engage one of the swinging housing and the stationary housing in a snap-fit configuration.
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