Self-reinforcing clip

US9850934B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• A. RAYMOND ET CIE · FR

Inventors

• Stefan Schulz · Berlin, DE
• Jan Peter Stickelberger · Waldenbuch, DE
• Melanie Anna · Grenzach, DE
• Michael Richard Danby · Stoney Creek, CA
• Virginie Pouzols · Huningue, FR
• Richard Geist · Southfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 7, 2016
• Grant date: Dec 26, 2017
• Expiry date: Apr 14, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16B37/043
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-reinforcing clip for securing a panel to a hole. The self-reinforcing clip comprises a first support member and a second support member each disposed in spaced relationship with one another and defining a gap therebetween. Each of the support members have a body portion and a flange portion. At least one tooth extends outwardly from at least one of the body portions for engaging an inner wall of the hole. At least one of the support members defines a contact surface. Further, at least one cross-over member is coupled to at least one of the support members and extends across the gap past the body portion of the other support member in alignment with the contact surface for engaging the contact surface for inhibiting movement of the support members toward one another when upward forces attempt to pull the clip from the hole.