US3970276A
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Device for fixing an object
Assignee: Cegelec SA
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Filing: 1975-11-10
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-11-10
Abstract
Abstract Device for fixing an object on a support formed by spaced parallel edges, forming an insertion face for the insertion of the device between those edges, an opposite face to the insertion face and a rim, has two opposite sides each co-acting with one of the edges of the support, a lateral stop on each side which is fixed and faces the fim facing the support, a flexible clip presses against the insertion face of the corresponding edge of the support, a rigid clip is arranged against the opposite face and a ratching and locking member locks the device on the support on one of the sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Debaigt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26; H01R9/2608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In a device for fixing an object on a support formed by laterally spaced, parallel edges forming an insertion face for the insertion of the object between those edges, an opposite face to the insertion face and two rims each formed by a respective one of the edges, said object comprising two opposite sides each co-acting with one of the edges of the support, the improvement wherein: the object comprises, on each side a fixed lateral stop which presses against the rim facing the support and, on a first side, a first flexible tab pressing against the insertion face of a first edge of th support and a rigid tab which abuts the opposite face of that edge and, on the second side, a second flexible tab which presses against the insertion face of the second edge of the support and a ratching tab ratching on the opposite face of that second edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a device for fixing an object on a support formed by laterally spaced, parallel edges forming an insertion face for the insertion of the object between those edges, an opposite face to the insertion face and two rims each formed by a respective one of the edges, said object comprising two opposite sides each co-acting with one of the edges of the support, the improvement wherein: the object comprises, on each side a fixed lateral stop which presses against the rim facing the support and, on a first side, a first flexible tab pressing against the insertion face of a first edge of th support and a rigid tab which abuts the opposite face of that edge and, on the second side, a second flexible tab which presses against the insertion face of the second edge of the support and a ratching tab ratching on the opposite face of that second edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
The fixing device, according to claim 1, wherein the ratching tab is such that it is flexibly brought closer to the second side of the object and bears a ramp ending in a cusp, said ramp pressing against the rim of the second edge, so that, as the object is inserted in the support, the ratching tab first comes nearer to said second side as long as the ramp slides on the rim, then moves suddenly away to press the cusp against the opposite face of the second edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the first flexible tab and the rigid tab have their free ends respectively closer to and further from the lateral stop of the first side such that when the object is inclined, the first edge of the support easily enters the opening situated between those two free ends, and that first edge is, on the contrary, gripped between those free ends when the object is set upright again.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein an unlocking lever is arranged on the free end of the ratching tab.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
The fixing device according to claim 2, wherein the first flexible tab and the rigid tab have their free ends respectively closer to and further from the lateral stop of the first side such that when the object is inclined, the first edge of the support easily enters the opening situated between those two free ends, and that first edge is, on the contrary, gripped between those free ends when the object is set upright again.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixing device according to claim 2, wherein an unlocking lever is arranged on the free end of the ratching tab.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixing device according to claim 3, wherein an unlocking lever is arranged on the free end of the ratching tab.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixing device according to claim 5, wherein an unlocking lever is arranged on the free end of the ratching tab.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |