Patent References 3023394 3560908 3711816 3785584 Fasteners Axially mating cable connector Readily assembleable oscillating sprinkler Axial retaining member Apparatus for changing bobbin tubes and tube gripper therefor Electrical connection system with safety interlock InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 755824 filed on 11/26/1996US Classes:403/329, Leaf spring24/293, Resilient metal type242/378.1, Of centrally gripped material403/13, Position or guide means403/326BIASED CATCH OR LATCHExaminersPrimary: Kim, Harry C.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF16B 005/06Foreign Application Priority Data1995-11-29 JPAbstractA cover securing structure for securing a cover to an end surface of a cylindrical member having a plurality of engaging projections each having a hook portion and projecting over a contact surface of the cover with which the cover is brought into contact with the end surface of the cylindrical member, locating projections in the form of two parallel arms apart from each other for a predetermined distance and projecting over the contact surface in the regions among the plural engaging projections, accommodating grooves formed in the end surface of the cylindrical member at positions corresponding to the engaging projections, and accommodating grooves formed in the end surface of the cylindrical member at positions corresponding to the locating projections, wherein the hook portions of the engaging projections are formed to face the inner surface of the cylindrical member, the accommodating grooves have lock portions for receiving and locking the hook portions, and the accommodating grooves have ribs each having a width so as to be engaged to the gap between the two parallel arms.Field of SearchLeaf springBIASED CATCH OR LATCH SPLIT END WITH LATERALLY MOVABLE OPPOSED PORTIONS Position or guide means Related to joint component INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT Blocker for assembled joint retainer Blocker is catch or key Of centrally gripped material Material supported spool Resilient metal type Deflecting prong or rivet Pads Metal or plastic caps With connector plug or receptacle With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching By key or guideway User adjustable key or guideway | |