초록 ▼

An integral snap button and anti-rattle member is provided for locking the length of and decreasing the play and rattle between inner and outer tubes of an adjustable-length telescoping tube assembly. The member fits into the inner and outer tubes and a button formed thereon passes through an openin

An integral snap button and anti-rattle member is provided for locking the length of and decreasing the play and rattle between inner and outer tubes of an adjustable-length telescoping tube assembly. The member fits into the inner and outer tubes and a button formed thereon passes through an opening in the inner tube and one of a plurality of openings in the outer tube to adjustably lock the length of the assembly. A collar formed on the member fits within the outer telescoping tube to decrease play and rattle between the tubes of the assembly. The member is easily manufactured as an integral or one-piece member and is easily installed in the assembly.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An integral snap button and anti-rattle collar member for receipt in first and second components, the member comprising:a body adapted for receipt in the first component, the body having a tab partially separated from the remainder of the body and adapted for limited flex

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An integral snap button and anti-rattle collar member for receipt in first and second components, the member comprising:a body adapted for receipt in the first component, the body having a tab partially separated from the remainder of the body and adapted for limited flexing movement;a snap button extending outwardly from the tab for selectively securing the first and second components against relative movement;a collar formed on the body, the collar having an outer peripheral dimension generally adapted to be larger than the outer peripheral dimension of the body, the collar being discontinuous along a peripheral portion therein, the collar adapted for receipt in the second component for eliminating rattle between the first and second components; anda spring in engagement with the tab.