US3921253A
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Fastening device for hingedly assembling members
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1974-03-01
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A fastening device is provided for connecting a pair of members in hingedly assembled relationship. Means are provided for securing the device to at least one of the members being joined in hinged relationship, and means are provided for engagement with an aperture in the other of the members such that one member may be disengaged from the other or if desired may be hingedly rotated about the other member. A resilient tongue provides spring loading for tight rattle-free connection between the members.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:15
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F1/00; E05F1/08; E05F1/10; E05F1/12; E05F1/1284; E05D; E05D1/00; E05D1/02; F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B2/24; F16B2/241; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
In a cabinet having a base member and a top member, a fastening device for hingedly connecting said members to each other, the fastening device comprising: a pair of spaced legs interconnected at adjacent ends to define a generally U-shaped section for receiving a portion of said base member; a third leg interconnected with a first of the spaced legs at a free end thereof to form substantially a right angle therebetween, the third leg including an inwardly-extending hinge section formed on a free end thereof engaged in an aperture in said top member for allowing hinged movement of the top member with respect to the base member; a resilient tongue associated with one of the spaced legs in engagement with the top member to provide a tight connection between the fastening device and the top member; and means associated with one of the spaced legs in engagement with the base member securing the fastening device to the base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
In a cabinet having a base member and a top member, a fastening device for hingedly connecting said members to each other, the fastening device comprising: a pair of spaced legs interconnected at adjacent ends to define a generally U-shaped section for receiving a portion of said base member; a third leg interconnected with a first of the spaced legs at a free end thereof to form substantially a right angle therebetween, the third leg including an inwardly-extending hinge section formed on a free end thereof engaged in an aperture in said top member for allowing hinged movement of the top member with respect to the base member; a resilient tongue associated with one of the spaced legs in engagement with the top member to provide a tight connection between the fastening device and the top member; and means associated with one of the spaced legs in engagement with the base member securing the fastening device to the base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fastening device of claim 1 wherein the spaced legs converge toward each other at the opening of the generally U-shaped section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fastening device of claim 1 wherein the device is formed of a single piece of sheet metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fastening device of claim 1 wherein the securing means is a tab projecting from a second of the spaced legs and in engagement with an aperture in the base member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The fastening device of claim 1 wherein the resilient tongue projects outwardly from the point of interconnection of the first spaced leg and the third leg to extend past the point of interconnection of the first and second legs, there being an included angle formed between the tongue and the first resilient leg of between 2* and 20*.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fastening device of claim 1 wherein the inwardly-extending section of the third leg is reversely bent to form an acute angle with the third leg.
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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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |