US3738406A
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Retaining clip
Assignee: Girling Ltd
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Filing: 1971-03-11
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-03-11
Abstract
Abstract The invention concerns retaining clips capable of securing a bolt or the like and is particularly useful when used in conjunction with vehicle shoe drum brake shoes having replaceable lining components. The clip has an elongated arm carrying resilient members for locating in a slot, for example in a brake shoe web, screw engaging means to secure a bolt or screw, and a pair of opposed lugs which grip the bolt or screw and lock same against further rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 M Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:03
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B39/00; F16B39/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/965; Y10S411/97
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A retaining clip which comprises: substantially U-shaped spring strip means; means defining a hole in one arm of said spring strip means; screw engaging means nonrotatably carried by the other arm of said spring strip means, directly opposite said hole; said one arm extending beyond said other arm; a pair of opposed, upturned, dished, resilient members dispersed at or close to the extremity of said one arm; and a pair of opposed lugs on saId one arm located on either side of said hole and extending in a direction away from said other arm; said lugs being constructed and arranged that when the clip is used, a bolt passing through a hole in a membEr to which the clip is attached, and through the hole in said one arm of the clip into said screw engaging means, the saId lugs as the bolt is tightened, first abut the underside of said member and then bend towards each other by engagement with the side of said hole to grip the bolt, said engagement positively preventing lateral movement of said bolt relative to said hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A retaining clip which comprises: substantially U-shaped spring strip means; means defining a hole in one arm of said spring strip means; screw engaging means nonrotatably carried by the other arm of said spring strip means, directly opposite said hole; said one arm extending beyond said other arm; a pair of opposed, upturned, dished, resilient members dispersed at or close to the extremity of said one arm; and a pair of opposed lugs on saId one arm located on either side of said hole and extending in a direction away from said other arm; said lugs being constructed and arranged that when the clip is used, a bolt passing through a hole in a membEr to which the clip is attached, and through the hole in said one arm of the clip into said screw engaging means, the saId lugs as the bolt is tightened, first abut the underside of said member and then bend towards each other by engagement with the side of said hole to grip the bolt, said engagement positively preventing lateral movement of said bolt relative to said hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The retaining clip of claim 1 wherein said screw engaging means comprises a square not located in a square hole in said other arm and wherein a further pair of lugs are provided on said other arm, said further lugs being in folded to retain said nut in said square hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The retaining clip of claim 1 wherein said hole in said one arm is of greater diameter than said screw engaging means whereby a bolt may be passed through said hole to engage said screw engaging means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The retaining clip of claim 1 wherein said dished members are substantially M-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retaining clip of claim 1 wherein said opposed lugs are inclined toward one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The retaining clip of claim 1 wherein said opposed lugs are deformed such that their upper edges define arcs of circles.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |