F16B2/241

Structural fastener

A U-shaped clamp to attach or snap a conduit or pipe to a slotted structural member. The U-shaped clamp includes a bottom portion, a first side having a first wing connected to the bottom portion; a second side having a second wing connected to the bottom portion thereby forming a U-shaped structure with the first and second sides. The at least one wing snaps into a strut ledge or a rolled edge of the structural member when in an engaged position. The structural member may be a strut or a receiver. The wings engage and snap into curled ends or lips on sides of the strut and thus may adapt the pipe clamp to the strut. Alternatively, the U-shaped clamp may snap into suitably sized strut ledges or a rolled edges on the structural member.

Insert for mounting multiple cables in cable hanger

An insert for mounting multiple cables in a cable hanger includes: a gripping portion configured to engage multiple cables; and a wrapping portion attached to the gripping portion and configured to wrap around the gripping portion as it receives cables.

CLIP FOR FASTENING A FIRST ELEMENT TO A SECOND ELEMENT
20220275814 · 2022-09-01 ·

The invention relates to a clip for fastening a first element to a second element, wherein the clip has a top (1) and a tip (2) and a first side (4) and a second side (5), wherein the first side (4) extends from the top (1) in the direction of the tip (2), and the second side (5) extends from the top (1) in the direction of the tip (2), wherein a first side wall (10) extends from the first side (4) in the direction of the second side (5), and a second side wall (13) extends from the second side (5) in the direction of the first side (4), wherein the first side wall (10) has a first protruding finger (14), which overlaps a region of the second side wall (13), wherein the first side wall (10) has a second protruding finger, which overlaps another region of the second side wall (13).

ONE-PIECE BONDING SPLICE FOR RAILS

A splice having a main body and one or more protrusions extending from the main body. The one or more protrusions can be operable to interfere with a rail when the main body is installed into an opening of the rail. The one or more protrusions may be operable to cut into a coating of the rail and form an electrical connection between the rail and the main body.

Clip for fastening a first element to a second element
11384779 · 2022-07-12 · ·

The invention relates to a clip for fastening a first element to a second element, wherein the clip has a top (1) and a tip (2) and a first side (4) and a second side (5), wherein the first side (4) extends from the top (1) in the direction of the tip (2), and the second side (5) extends from the top (1) in the direction or the tip (2), wherein a first side wall (10) extends from the first side (4) in the direction of the second side (5), and a second side wall (13) extends from the second side (5) in the direction or the first side (4), wherein the first side wall (10) has a first protruding linger (14), which overlaps a region of the second side wall (13), wherein the first side wall (10) has a second protruding finger, which overlaps another region of the second side wall (13).

Clip, clip assembly, and method of making and using the same

A clip for providing a sliding force towards a movable substrate, the clip including at least one strip, where the at least one strip comprises a first axial end and a second axial end and an arcuate shape between the first axial end and the second axial end; where the at least one strip is a metal strip including a sliding layer at an outbound side.

SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING APPARATUS
20220216821 · 2022-07-07 ·

A solar panel mounting assembly including a cap that includes a secure-side wing, a catch-side wing, and an integral vertical leg that protrudes downwardly from the catch-side wing. The vertical leg is integral with the catch-side wing and has a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of inwardly facing corrugations are disposed at the bottom end of the vertical leg. The solar panel mounting assembly further includes a base that includes a secure-side support surface, a tilted spring support ledge on a catch-side, and a plurality of outwardly-facing corrugations disposed on an upper horizontal portion of the base. An inwardly-facing corrugation of the vertical leg contacts and engages an outwardly-facing corrugation on the upper horizontal portion of the base, and the base is vertically adjustable with respect to the cap.

Window clamp system for a vehicle

A window clamp system and method are to secure a window pane to a window frame of a vehicle. The window clamp system includes a mounting bracket configured to be secured to the window frame, one or more ratchets coupled to the mounting bracket, and a spring clip configured to move in relation to the mounting bracket and the one or more ratchets. The spring clip is configured to engage a seal positioned around the window pane.

One-piece bonding splice for rails

A splice having a main body and one or more protrusions extending from the main body. The one or more protrusions can be operable to interfere with a rail when the main body is installed into an opening of the rail. The one or more protrusions may be operable to cut into a coating of the rail and form an electrical connection between the rail and the main body.

FASTENER ASSEMBLY
20220275824 · 2022-09-01 ·

A fastener assembly having a novel capture feature, or features, integrated within a unique and a newly defined portion of the fastener which protrudes from the working surface is provided. The fastener assembly comprises a bolt and a circular clip. The bolt comprises a threaded shank having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis; a head section continuous with the shank, the head section comprising a head; a washer portion; and a groove integrally formed between the head and the washer portion. The circular clip is configured to be received within the groove of the head section.