US 6,981,894 B1
Spring clip
Michael J. Swantner, Warren, Pa. (US)
Assigned to Osram Sylvania Inc., Danvers, Mass. (US)
Filed on Nov. 05, 2004, as Appl. No. 10/983,176.
Int. Cl. H01R 13/60 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 439—567 5 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An assembly comprising:
a base;
a first body projecting from said base in a first direction;
an opening in said base adjacent said body;
a second body projecting from said base in a second direction and containing a slot;
a spring-clip comprising a substantially U-shaped body having first and second legs connected by a bight, said first leg being longer than said second leg;
said first leg including a cammed leading edge and a locking aperture and being fitted into said opening and extending in said first direction;
said second leg being inserted into said slot and including retention barbs for maintaining said second leg in said slot; and
a third body formed to mate with said first body, said third body including a locking lug that engages said locking aperture.