US3802033A
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Integral clip-on receptacle
Assignee: CHAINBELT Inc R
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Filing: 1972-12-01
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1992-12-01
Abstract
Abstract An improved clip-on receptacle adapted releasably to receive a crosspin fastener in which the receptacle is formed from sheet metal with a first apertured clip portion for engaging one side of a frame adjacent to an edge thereof and around an opening therein and with a pair of spaced legs bent back to connect the first portion to a second apertured clip portion for engaging the other surface of the frame, said second portion formed with an aperture surrounded by a continuous flange adapted to engage in the frame opening to provide a guide for facilitating the removal of the crosspin and with a resilient leg extending back over the second clip portion remote from the legs and provided with an opening surrounded by a cam track adapted to be engaged by a crosspin when the crosspin is inserted through the leg opening and the shank of the fastener is turned.
Inventors
- 👤 P Gley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/02; F16B21/04; F16B5/00; F16B5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An improved clip-on receptacle for use with a crosspin fastener to secure a first member to the outer surface of a second member having an opening adjacent to an edge thereof including in combination, a first clip portion having an opening therein, a second clip portion having an opening therein, crosspin receiving means carried by said second clip portion, resilient means connecting said first and second clip portions in spaced relationship with said openings in alignment to permit said receptacle to be slipped over the edge of said second member with the first clip portion in engagement with the outer surface of the second member and with the second clip portion in engagement with the inner surface thereof and with the clip portion openings in alignment with the second member opening, and means on said second clip portion for guiding a fastener crosspin in the course of its movement out of said second member opening after disengagement from said crosspin receiving means to prevent fouling thereof on the inner surface of said second member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
An improved clip-on receptacle for use with a crosspin fastener to secure a first member to the outer surface of a second member having an opening adjacent to an edge thereof including in combination, a first clip portion having an opening therein, a second clip portion having an opening therein, crosspin receiving means carried by said second clip portion, resilient means connecting said first and second clip portions in spaced relationship with said openings in alignment to permit said receptacle to be slipped over the edge of said second member with the first clip portion in engagement with the outer surface of the second member and with the second clip portion in engagement with the inner surface thereof and with the clip portion openings in alignment with the second member opening, and means on said second clip portion for guiding a fastener crosspin in the course of its movement out of said second member opening after disengagement from said crosspin receiving means to prevent fouling thereof on the inner surface of said second member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises a flange on said second clip portion at the edge of the opening therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises a flange on said second clip portion at the edge of the opening therein, said flange extending from said second clip portion toward said first clip portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises a flange on said second clip portion at the edge of the opening therein, said flange extending from said second clip portion toward said first clip portion to snap into the opening in the second member in the assembled position of said receptacle on said second member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises a flange on said second clip portion at the edge of the opening therein, said flange extending from said second clip portion toward said first clip portion to snap into the opening in the second member in the assembled position of said receptacle on said second member, said flange extending entirely around the opening in said second clip portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises a flange on said second clip portion at the edge of the opening therein, said flange extending from said second clip portion toward said first clip portion to snap into the opening in the second member in the assembled position of said receptacle on said second member, said flange extending entirely around the opening in said second clip portion and in which the edge of said flange lies in a plane inclined toward said second clip portion in a direction away from said connecting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
126 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises a flange on said second clip portion at the edge of the opening therein, said flange extending from said second clip portion toward said first clip portion to snap into the opening in the second member in the assembled position of said receptacle on said second member, said flange extending entirely around the opening in said second clip portion and in which the edge of said flange lies in a plane inclined toward said second clip portion in a directioN away from said connecting means, said receptacle including an annular rounded boss in said second clip portion around said flange and on the side of second clip portion remote from said flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which the receptacle is formed from resilient sheet material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
An improved clip-on receptacle as in claim 1 in which said crosspin receiving means comprises an arm formed with an opening and with crosspin receiving cam surfaces and resilient means connecting said arm to said second clip portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
155 words
An integral resilient sheet material receptacle for use with a crosspin fastener including in combination, a base portion having a hole therein, an intermediate portion having a hole therein, a pair of elongated spaced legs connecting said base portion to said intermediate portion adjacent to one end thereof, first bends in said legs adjacent to said base portion for positioning lengths of said legs in spaced generally parallel relationship to said base portion, second bends in said legs adjacent to said intermediate portion to position said intermediate portion in relatively closely spaced generally parallel relationship to said base portion with said holes in alignment a terminal arm portion provided with crosspin receiving means, a bend connecting said arm portion to said intermediate portion adjacent to the other end thereof to position said crosspin receiving means in alignment with said holes and between said legs, and guide means on said intermediate portion at said opening therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
155 words
An integral resilient sheet material receptacle for use with a crosspin fastener including in combination, a base portion having a hole therein, an intermediate portion having a hole therein, a pair of elongated spaced legs connecting said base portion to said intermediate portion adjacent to one end thereof, first bends in said legs adjacent to said base portion for positioning lengths of said legs in spaced generally parallel relationship to said base portion, second bends in said legs adjacent to said intermediate portion to position said intermediate portion in relatively closely spaced generally parallel relationship to said base portion with said holes in alignment a terminal arm portion provided with crosspin receiving means, a bend connecting said arm portion to said intermediate portion adjacent to the other end thereof to position said crosspin receiving means in alignment with said holes and between said legs, and guide means on said intermediate portion at said opening therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
An integral resilient sheet material receptacle as in claim 10 in which said guide means comprises a flange in said intermediate portion around said opening, said flange extending toward said base portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
An integral resilient sheet material receptacle as in claim 11 in which said flange has an upper edge lying in a plane inclined away from said base portion in a direction away from said first bends.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
An integral resilient sheet material receptacle as in claim 11 including a rounded annular boss in the side of said intermediate portion remote from said base portion for connecting said flange to said intermediate portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
62 words
An integral resilient sheet material receptacle as in claim 11 including a rounded annular boss in the side of said intermediate portion remote from said base portion for connecting said flange to said intermediate portion, and in which said flange has an upper edge lying in a plane inclined away from said base portion in a direction away from said first bends.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |