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Clip assembly
Assignee: Nokia Oyj
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Filing: 1993-01-22
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Granted: 1994-11-08
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Expires: 2013-01-22
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a clip assembly for releasable attachment to a body. The assembly comprises a clip member mounted on an attachment member which is configured for insertion into a corresponding recess provided in the body. The assembly further comprises urging means which bias the clip member towards the body and also biases the attachment member into locking engagement in the recess. (FIG. 1)
Inventors
- 👤 Tapani Hyvonen
- 👤 Tarmo Maenpaa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:22
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; G; G08; G08B; G08B3/00; G08B3/10; G08B3/1008; G08B3/1016; G08B3/1025; G08B3/1058; A45F5/1516; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/16; Y10T24/1652; Y10T24/19; Y10T24/1983; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44385; Y10T24/44462; Y10T24/4447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A clip assembly for releasable attachment to a body, comprising; an attachment member; a clip member pivotally mounted on the attachment member, the attachment member being configured for releasable insertion into a complementary recess provided in the body; and means bearing mutually against said attachment member and said clip member for biasing the clip member towards the body characterized in that the means for biasing the clip member also biases the attachment member into locking engagement in the recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A clip assembly for releasable attachment to a body, comprising; an attachment member; a clip member pivotally mounted on the attachment member, the attachment member being configured for releasable insertion into a complementary recess provided in the body; and means bearing mutually against said attachment member and said clip member for biasing the clip member towards the body characterized in that the means for biasing the clip member also biases the attachment member into locking engagement in the recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A clip assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attachment member comprises a substantially L shaped portion for insertion into the recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clip assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attachment member comprises a limb which bears against the body when the attachment member is engaged in the recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clip assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the limb comprises a member which engages the body when the attachment member is engaged in the recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clip assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the biasing means is a torsion spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clip assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the biasing means is a leaf spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clip member is snap fitted on the attachment member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A clip assembly am claimed in claim 1, wherein the clip member and attachment member each comprise a corresponding pair of concentric holes through which a pivot rod is inserted to mount the clip member on the attachment member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable apparatus comprising a body having a recess adapted to receive the attachment member of a clip assembly as claimed in claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the recess is configured to enable pivotal movement of he attachment member to facilitate removal of the attachment member from the recess.
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