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 |
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.
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