US4466754A
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Device for mutual assembly of two parts having to be occasionally disassembled
Assignee: Chausson Usines SA
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Filing: 1982-06-11
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Granted: 1984-08-21
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Expires: 2002-06-11
Abstract
Abstract Device for mutual assembly of two parts which have to be occasionally disassembled, said two parts being produced from a synthetic material by moulding. There is provided on the outer wall of said parts at least one assembling group comprising a male portion on one of the parts and a female portion on the other part, the female portion defining a member for freeing the male portion and each of the two parts being formed with protrusions or noses for the subsequent engagement of resilient clips should there be a deterioration, even partial, of the assembling group during disassembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard C. M. Poitier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0008; F16B5/0012; F16B5/0016; B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00507; B60H1/00514; B60H1/00528; F16B5/06; F16B5/0607; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16; Y10T403/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A device for mutual assembly of two parts which have to be occasionally disassembled, said two parts being produced from a synthetic material by moulding, wherein there is provided on the outer wall of each of said two parts at least one assembling group comprising a male portion on a first of said two parts and a female portion on a second of said two parts, the female portion defining a breakable upper member for freeing the male portion, said breakable upper member having a nose, the female portion further defining a recessed lower member, and the male portion having a nose and defining a recessed member, at least one resilient clip being provided to be provisionally engaged between the nose of said breakable upper member and the nose of the male portion; whereby after the breakable upper member of the female portion has been broken during a disassembly of the two parts, the resilient clip is engaged between the recessed member of the female portion and the recessed member of the male portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
174 words
A device for mutual assembly of two parts which have to be occasionally disassembled, said two parts being produced from a synthetic material by moulding, wherein there is provided on the outer wall of each of said two parts at least one assembling group comprising a male portion on a first of said two parts and a female portion on a second of said two parts, the female portion defining a breakable upper member for freeing the male portion, said breakable upper member having a nose, the female portion further defining a recessed lower member, and the male portion having a nose and defining a recessed member, at least one resilient clip being provided to be provisionally engaged between the nose of said breakable upper member and the nose of the male portion; whereby after the breakable upper member of the female portion has been broken during a disassembly of the two parts, the resilient clip is engaged between the recessed member of the female portion and the recessed member of the male portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the male portion of each assembling group comprises a tongue having one end provided with a hook for cooperation with an edge formed by the breakable upper member, said breakable upper member closing top of a channel in which are engaged the tongue and the hook of the male portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the breakable upper member of the female portion is formed with at least one hole providing an access to the tongue and to the hook of the male portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient clip is formed with an inclined engagement edge defining a ramp at one end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient clip is formed with two engagement edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the hook of the male portion has a height which is greater than a space left free below the breakable upper member of the female portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient clip is put in place during initial assembly by capping the male and female portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the male and female portions are formed with centering bosses and cavities.
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) | 1987-08-21 | 1988-02-20 | 1988-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-21 | 1992-02-20 | 1992-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-21 | 1996-02-20 | 1996-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |