Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1998-09-09
2000-11-21
Swann, J. J.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
411 46, 411510, B60R 2120, F16B 2108
Patent
active
061491837
ABSTRACT:
A snap-in connector (80) including a female connector part (84) including an upper cylindrical portion (120) having a first opening (122) therethrough, a medial flange (130) extending outwardly and a lower portion segmented into a plurality of flexible locking members (140a-d) which snap into and lock with portions of a male connector part as a function of the degree of insertion of the male connector part. The male connector part (84) including a connecting first end (92) and a remote tool receiving second end (92) and a plurality of conical portions which serve to separate the flexible members as the male connector part is inserted therein, a first holding feature (100) and a first snap-fit locking feature (106) and situated between a second conical portion and a third conical portion (112), the diameter of the first snap-fit locking feature being sufficient to separate the flexible members (140a-d) outwardly relative to the edge of an opening (64a) in a receiving member (40) as a function of the further insertion of the male connector part in the female connector part, to prevent withdrawal of the snap-fit connector and support member (24).
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Breed Automotive Technology Inc.
Dunn David R.
Seitzman Markell
Swann J. J.
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