Snap fit lock with release feature

Details Snap fit lock with release feature Snap fit lock with release feature

1994-12-22

1996-11-26

Meyers, Steven N.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Spring arm

292DIG38, 220326, E05C 1906

Patent

active

055777791

ABSTRACT:
A snap fit locking mechanism is provided for releasably joining a pair of components. The locking mechanism contains a resilient locking arm integrally formed on a first component. The locking arm includes an outwardly extending projection which defines a step portion and a cam surface. A rigid rectangular locking frame extends outwardly from a second component and defines a substantially rectangular aperture adapted to receive and secure the locking arm. A resilient tab extends outwardly from the second component and into the locking frame aperture and is deflected upon insertion of the locking arm into the locking frame aperture. The resilient tab maintains the locking arm in a secure engagement with the locking frame.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3648213 (1972-03-01), Kobler
patent: 3971613 (1976-07-01), Kobler
patent: 4034889 (1977-07-01), Hammes et al.
patent: 4138151 (1979-02-01), Nakao
patent: 4492396 (1985-01-01), Lake et al.
patent: 4501378 (1985-02-01), Berfield
patent: 4582219 (1986-04-01), Mortensen et al.
patent: 4746008 (1988-05-01), Heverly et al.
patent: 4757894 (1988-07-01), Schreckenstein
patent: 4890742 (1990-01-01), Allison
patent: 4964661 (1990-10-01), Cadwell et al.
patent: 4971372 (1990-11-01), Gunderson
patent: 5100015 (1992-03-01), Vanderstuyf
patent: 5123541 (1992-06-01), Giannini et al.
patent: 5126510 (1992-06-01), Bauer et al.
patent: 5137260 (1992-08-01), Pehr
patent: 5234124 (1993-08-01), Buckner, III et al.
patent: 5515240 (1996-05-01), Rocleffer et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Snap fit lock with release feature does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Snap fit lock with release feature, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Snap fit lock with release feature will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1967628