US6229091B1
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Wire harness protector
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1999-08-25
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Granted: 2001-05-08
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Expires: 2019-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A wire harness protector 21 is capable of holding a wire harness 23, and includes a grip portion 33, and the grip portion 33 is mounted on a mounting member (first link) 25 while being flexed. The wire harness protector further includes a cover (protector cover) 30 for preventing the flexing of the grip portion 33.
Inventors
- 👤 Tatsuo Ogawa
- 👤 Kenji Yamazaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/0207; B60R16/0215; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/04; H02G3/0462; H02G3/0487; H02G3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A wire harness protector wherein said wire harness protector is capable of holding a wire harness, comprising: a grip portion of a generally U-shaped cross-section having opposed projections for holding a mounting member, and said grip portion being flexed, with said projections moved away from each other, and being mounted on said mounting member; and a cover held in contact with one side of said grip portion, facing away from the other side thereof in a direction of a thickness thereof, thereby preventing the flexing of said grip portion, said other side of said grip portion being adapted to contact said mounting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A wire harness protector wherein said wire harness protector is capable of holding a wire harness, comprising: a grip portion of a generally U-shaped cross-section having opposed projections for holding a mounting member, and said grip portion being flexed, with said projections moved away from each other, and being mounted on said mounting member; and a cover held in contact with one side of said grip portion, facing away from the other side thereof in a direction of a thickness thereof, thereby preventing the flexing of said grip portion, said other side of said grip portion being adapted to contact said mounting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A wire harness protector as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a recess portion for receiving the wire harness formed immediately adjacent to said grip portion in continuous relation thereto; and an open side, provided with said recess portion, covered with said cover to form a receiving portion for receiving the wire harness.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A wire harness protector according to claim 1 or claim 2 , in which said cover is pivotally movable through a hinge smaller in thickness than said cover, and said one side of said grip portion includes one of a projection, a through hole and a recessed hole for retaining engagement purposes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A wire harness protector according to claim 2 , in which said cover is pivotally movable through a hinge smaller in thickness than said cover, and said one side of said grip portion includes one of a projection, a through hole and a recessed hole for retaining engagement purposes.
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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) | 2004-05-07 | 2004-11-06 | 2005-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-05-07 | 2008-11-06 | 2009-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-05-07 | 2012-11-06 | 2013-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |