Twist-in-place grommet connection assembly
US-2015369269-A1 · Dec 24, 2015 · US
Method and assembly for attaching components
US9290261B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9290261-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113157284-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
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An example adjustable linking member of a mounting assembly includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion connects a linking member to a first component. The second attachment portion connects the linking member to a second component. A variable portion of the adjustable linking member varies a distance between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a first direction when heated. The variable portion varies the distance between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a second direction when cooled. The first direction is opposite the second direction.
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We claim: 1. An adjustable linking member of a mounting assembly, comprising: a first attachment portion configured to connect a linking member to a first component; a second attachment portion configured to connect the linking member to a second component; a variable portion coupling the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion that varies a distance between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion in a first direction when heated, and…
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- What does patent US9290261B2 cover?
- An example adjustable linking member of a mounting assembly includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion connects a linking member to a first component. The second attachment portion connects the linking member to a second component. A variable portion of the adjustable linking member varies a distance between the first attachment portion and…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Twelves Wendell V, Sinnamon Kathleen E, United Technologies Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16B5/0241. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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