Fitting including clip for channel framing

US9423053B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Cooper Technologies Company · US

Inventors

• Zhihui Zhang · Katy, US
• William E. McCarthy · Edwardsville, US
• James A. Knutson · Collinsville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 6, 2014
• Grant date: Aug 23, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 6, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A fitting for channel framing includes a first clip arm configured to extend into a first external fitting groove of the channel framing and clip onto the channel framing, and a second clip arm configured to extend into a second external fitting groove of the channel framing and clip onto the channel framing. An outer portion connected to and extending between the first and second clip arms is configured to span across the continuous slot when the first and second clip arms extend into the respective first and second external fitting grooves and are clipped onto the channel framing.