US4375879A
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Cable clip
Assignee: Nifco Inc
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Filing: 1981-09-04
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Granted: 1983-03-08
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Expires: 2001-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A cable clip of a construction such that the attachment thereof to a given panel is accomplished by inserting the clip into the larger of two sized holes, moving the clip to the smaller of the two holes via an intermediate path connecting the two sized holes, and thereafter rotating the clip within the smaller hole is disclosed. The clip is improved so as to be prevented from being unexpectedly rotated backward within the smaller hole and slipped off the fitting hole by means of one or more rotation-regulating pieces which keep the clip in the state of fast attachment to the panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Masaharu Kojima
- 👤 Tsutomu Kadomiya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:12
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/02; F16L3/04; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/09; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; F16L3/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
308 words
In a cable clip which is molded of a synthetic resin and is attachable to a fitting hole formed by forming in a panel first and second holes which are respectively larger and smaller than each other and connected with each other by means of a connecting path, which cable clip comprises an engaging portion adapted to be attached to the fitting hole in the panel; a nipping portion integrally connected with said engaging portion and used for nipping one or more given cables on said panel, said engaging portion consisting of an upper flange having a diameter greater than that of said larger hole of said fitting hole, a lower flange opposed to the lower side of said upper flange and having a diameter smaller than that of the larger hole of said fitting hole and larger than that of the smaller hole of said fitting hole and a connecting shank adapted to connect the upper and lower flanges at regular intervals roughly equal to the thickness of said panel and formed in an oval cross section having a major diameter and a minor diameter respectively larger and smaller than the width of the connecting path of said fitting hole, and said nipping portion being extended from said upper flange in the direction of said major diameter of said oval connecting shank; the improved cable clip comprising portions of said upper flange and portions of said lower flange both of which are in distal relation to said connecting shank cooperating to cause at least one resilient rotation-regulating piece extended from the edge portion of said upper flange of said engaging portion in the direction of the minor diameter of said connecting shank to be oriented downwardly and the leading end thereof inserted into said connecting path thereby positively preventing rotation of said clip within said smaller hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
308 words
In a cable clip which is molded of a synthetic resin and is attachable to a fitting hole formed by forming in a panel first and second holes which are respectively larger and smaller than each other and connected with each other by means of a connecting path, which cable clip comprises an engaging portion adapted to be attached to the fitting hole in the panel; a nipping portion integrally connected with said engaging portion and used for nipping one or more given cables on said panel, said engaging portion consisting of an upper flange having a diameter greater than that of said larger hole of said fitting hole, a lower flange opposed to the lower side of said upper flange and having a diameter smaller than that of the larger hole of said fitting hole and larger than that of the smaller hole of said fitting hole and a connecting shank adapted to connect the upper and lower flanges at regular intervals roughly equal to the thickness of said panel and formed in an oval cross section having a major diameter and a minor diameter respectively larger and smaller than the width of the connecting path of said fitting hole, and said nipping portion being extended from said upper flange in the direction of said major diameter of said oval connecting shank; the improved cable clip comprising portions of said upper flange and portions of said lower flange both of which are in distal relation to said connecting shank cooperating to cause at least one resilient rotation-regulating piece extended from the edge portion of said upper flange of said engaging portion in the direction of the minor diameter of said connecting shank to be oriented downwardly and the leading end thereof inserted into said connecting path thereby positively preventing rotation of said clip within said smaller hole.
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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) | 1986-03-07 | 1986-09-06 | 1987-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-03-07 | 1990-09-06 | 1991-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-03-07 | 1994-09-06 | 1995-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |