초록 ▼

A clip is disclosed for securing a device to a support structure. The clip assembly includes a clip for pivoting about a pivoting axis, wherein the clip includes a securing end for engaging the support structure. A base is attached to the device, for receiving the clip. A biasing member is received

A clip is disclosed for securing a device to a support structure. The clip assembly includes a clip for pivoting about a pivoting axis, wherein the clip includes a securing end for engaging the support structure. A base is attached to the device, for receiving the clip. A biasing member is received between the base and the clip, for biasing the securing end of the clip toward the base, to secure the support structure therebetween. The clip assembly includes a first mating structure, formed on the clip, for attaching to a second mating structure formed on the base. The first and second mating structures are attached by sliding into engagement along the direction of the pivoting axis.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A clip assembly for mounting a device to a support structure, said clip assembly comprising:a base configured to receive the device;a biasing member; anda clip configured to secure said base on the support structure with a retaining force applied by said biasing member, s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A clip assembly for mounting a device to a support structure, said clip assembly comprising:a base configured to receive the device;a biasing member; anda clip configured to secure said base on the support structure with a retaining force applied by said biasing member, said clip having an installed position on said base in which said clip and said base are pivotal relative to each other about an axis;said clip being configured to be moved toward and into said installed position in first and second successive steps, said first step comprising movement of said clip radially toward said base into a partially installed position spaced along said axis from said installed position, said second step comprising movement of said clip along said axis from said partially installed position fully to said installed position.