Joints and connections – Rod side to plate or side – Resilient clip
Patent
1994-06-07
1996-05-28
Dorner, Kenneth J.
Joints and connections
Rod side to plate or side
Resilient clip
403231, 403329, 403403, 403402, 220642, 206509, F16B 506
Patent
active
055204775
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a connecting system for use with sheet material. At least one opening is disposed in the sheet material and the opening defines an edge. A clip is positioned for engaging the opening. The clip is substantially U-shaped and has a base and two legs that extend from the base. The legs are disposed in substantially parallel spaced apart relationship. an interior projection is positioned on each leg and the interior projections extend towards the opposed leg. The interior projections are disposed to engage the edge of the opening in the sheet material to removably secure the clip to the sheet material. An exterior projection is positioned on each leg and extend in a direction away from the opposed leg. A connector is provided for engaging the clip. The connector has a generally U-shaped portion having a base and two legs that extend from the base. The legs are disposed in substantially parallel spaced apart relationship. A notch is positioned on each leg. The connector is positioned over the clip so that the exterior projections engage the notches in the connector and removably secure the connector to the clip and the sheet material.
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Dorner Kenneth J.
Kim Harry C.
SeaGate, Plastics
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