US3585333A
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Rapid assembly clip for mounting components on an electronic chassis
Assignee: NAT TEL TRONICS CORP
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Filing: 1969-06-30
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A stamped resilient clip for mounting planar electronic components at an angle with respect to the principal horizontal plane of an electronic chassis. The clip includes a base wall having a resilient tab selectively projectable through a first opening in said chassis, and resiliently engaging a second adjacent opening therein, and a second wall angularly disposed with respect to said first wall upon which the component is mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis J Valle
- 👤 Otto Hoegerl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:13
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A rapid assembly clip comprising a unitary resilient metallic stamping having a first planar wall, a second planar wall extending at right angles with respect to said first wall, and a bend portion interconnecting said first and second walls; said first wall having a resilient locking tab extending outwardly from an outer surface thereof, said locking tab having a principal axis extending parallel to the plane of said first wall and having a locking projection extending toward said outer surface, said locking tab having a camming surface adjacent said projection terminating in a free edge; said second wall having a through opening therein, said opening having a principal axis substantially parallel to that of said locking tab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A rapid assembly clip comprising a unitary resilient metallic stamping having a first planar wall, a second planar wall extending at right angles with respect to said first wall, and a bend portion interconnecting said first and second walls; said first wall having a resilient locking tab extending outwardly from an outer surface thereof, said locking tab having a principal axis extending parallel to the plane of said first wall and having a locking projection extending toward said outer surface, said locking tab having a camming surface adjacent said projection terminating in a free edge; said second wall having a through opening therein, said opening having a principal axis substantially parallel to that of said locking tab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1 in combination with an electronic chassis and a component mounted upon said chassis, said chassis having a wall, there being first and second adjacent openings therein, said locking tab extending through said first opening and resiliently engaging said second opening to form detent means thereat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, further characterized in the provision of a pair of tabs bent outwardly from the plane of the second wall, and a through opening extending through the plane of the second wall, to provide means for mounting a generally planar electronic component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Structure in accordance with claim 3, in which said tabs are disposed at a right angle with respect to said second wall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |