Self-locking retainer pin

US2023122161A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2023122161-A1
Application numberUS-202117502453-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateOct 15, 2021
Priority dateOct 15, 2021
Publication dateApr 20, 2023
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Abstract

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A resilient self-locking retainer pin comprising a horizontal member with a leading end that fits the through hole of a related part and a trailing end that are spaced to define a part capture area between them. The spaced apart ends are opposed resilient members that spaced apart to abut and secure the related part.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A self-locking retainer comprising: an elongated portion with a lead end and a trailing end; the lead end is bent over the elongated portion and is angled toward the elongated portions; the trailing end is looped over the elongated portion with a free end that faces the elongated portion; wherein the lead end and the trailing end are spaced apart to define an object capture space on the elongated portion. 2 . The self-locking retainer of claim 1 , wherein the lead end forms an acute angle with the elongated portion. 3 . The self-locking retainer of claim 1 , wherein the trailing end has generally rectangular configuration. 4 . The self-locking retainer of claim 1 , wherein the trailing end has a rear portion that is at an obtuse angle with respect to the elongated portion and the lead end is at an acute angle with respect to the elongated portion. 5 . The self-locking retainer of claim 4 , wherein the loop of the trailing end has a rectangular configuration. 6 . A self-locking retainer comprising: a unitary structure having, an elongated portion with an angular leading end that extends toward a trailing end that is looped and extends toward the leading end; wherein the leading end and a forward portion of the trailing end define an object capture space between them on the elongated portion. 7 . The self-locking retainer of claim 6 , wherein the lead end forms an acute angle with the elongated portion. 8 . The self-locking retainer of claim 6 , wherein the trailing end has a rear portion that is at an obtuse angle with respect to the elongated portion and the lead end is at an acute angle with respect to the elongated portion. 9 . The self-locking retainer of claim 8 , wherein the trailing end is looped in a rectangular configuration. 10 . The self-locking retainer of claim 6 , wherein the trailing end has generally rectangular configuration. 11 . The self-locking retainer of claim 7 , wherein the trailing end has a rear portion that is at an obtuse angle with respect to the elongated portion. 12 . The self-locking retainer of claim 11 , wherein the trailing end is looped in a generally rectangular configuration. 13 . The self-locking retainer of claim 6 , wherein the retainer has a semi-circular exterior and a flat interior.

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Classifications

  • F16B39/04Primary

    with a member penetrating the screw-threaded surface of at least one part, e.g. a pin, a wedge, cotter-pin, screw · CPC title

  • F16B2/248Primary

    of wire · CPC title

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What does patent US2023122161A1 cover?
A resilient self-locking retainer pin comprising a horizontal member with a leading end that fits the through hole of a related part and a trailing end that are spaced to define a part capture area between them. The spaced apart ends are opposed resilient members that spaced apart to abut and secure the related part.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Rb Distrib Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F16B39/04. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Apr 20 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 2 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).