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US4285103A
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Element mounting structure
Assignee: Piolax Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-15
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 2000-01-15
Abstract
Abstract The disclosed structure is for mounting an element to a body, comprising a through hole bored on one of the body and element, a mounting hole bored on the remaining one thereof, and a unitary clip detachably engaging said through and mounting holes, said clip having a holding portion engageable in said through hole, and said through hole having a guide means for twisting said holding portion as the holding portion is inserted in the through hole but releasing said twist upon complete insertion of the holding portion into the through hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Inamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/12; F16B5/123; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/304; Y10T24/309; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45524; Y10T24/45545; Y10T24/50; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
An element mounting structure comprising a body, and an element mounted onto the body, one of the body and the element having a through hole with a guide means; a mounting hole provided on the other one of the body and the element; and a clip having a resilient connecting rod, a holding portion formed at one end of the resilient connecting rod, an engaging portion formed at the opposite end of the connecting rod so as to be fitted in said mounting hole, and base plate means formed of an extension of said engaging portion to an intermediate portion of said connecting rod so as to clip peripheral wall surrounding said through hole by cooperation of said base plate means and said holding portion, whereby as the holding portion is inserted into said through hole by twisting the resilient connecting rod, while when the holding portion completely passes through the through hole, said twist of the connecting rod is released and the holding portion is held by the peripheral wall surrounding said through hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
An element mounting structure comprising a body, and an element mounted onto the body, one of the body and the element having a through hole with a guide means; a mounting hole provided on the other one of the body and the element; and a clip having a resilient connecting rod, a holding portion formed at one end of the resilient connecting rod, an engaging portion formed at the opposite end of the connecting rod so as to be fitted in said mounting hole, and base plate means formed of an extension of said engaging portion to an intermediate portion of said connecting rod so as to clip peripheral wall surrounding said through hole by cooperation of said base plate means and said holding portion, whereby as the holding portion is inserted into said through hole by twisting the resilient connecting rod, while when the holding portion completely passes through the through hole, said twist of the connecting rod is released and the holding portion is held by the peripheral wall surrounding said through hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
An element mounting structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clip further comprises a stepped portion formed between said base plate means and said engaging portion, so as to engage edges of said mounting hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An element mounting structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base plate means includes a pair of base plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An element mounting structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base plate means includes only one base plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An element mounting structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clip is made of a material selected from the group consisting of synthetic resin, rubber, and metal.
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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) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |