Linearly-adjustable clip assembly
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsMark Owen Lepper, Eric David Kendall
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Abstract
A clip assembly is configured to adjustably secure to a first component and a second component. The clip assembly includes a rail member that is configured to connect to the first component, and an attachment member that is configured to connect to the second component. The rail member is linearly adjustable in relation to the attachment member.
Claims20
A clip assembly that is configured to adjustably secure to a first component and a second component, the clip assembly comprising:
- a rail member that is configured to connect to the first component;
- and
- an attachment member that is configured to connect to the second component, the attachment member includes a base having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the attachment member further includes a component fastener outwardly extending directly from the second surface of the base, and wherein a rail coupler is unitary with the base and extends from the first surface,
- wherein the rail member is linearly adjustable in relation to the attachment member.
A securing system comprising:
- a first component;
- a second component;
- and
- a clip assembly adjustably secured to the first component and the second component, the clip assembly comprising:
- a rail member connected to the first component;
- and
- an attachment member connected to the second component, the attachment member having a base and further comprising a rail coupler having opposed coupling brackets separated by a central gap,
- wherein a portion of the rail member is slidably retained within the central gap between the coupling brackets,
- wherein each of the coupling brackets comprises a surface extending from the base and an upper surface connected at a corner with the surface, and wherein the upper surface of each of the coupling brackets is parallel with the base,
- wherein the rail member is linearly adjustable in relation to the attachment member.
A clip assembly that is configured to adjustably secure to a first component and a second component, the clip assembly comprising:
- a rail member that is configured to connect to the first component and comprising a base, wherein the rail member comprises a rail beam having end walls connected to a ledge extending between the end walls, wherein the rail beam includes recessed areas on either side of the rail beam between the base, the end walls, and the ledge, wherein one or more angled support ribs extend from the base to the recessed areas, wherein the ledge comprises an inwardly-stepped rectangular edge, and wherein the end walls comprise stop barriers;
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- an attachment member that is configured to connect to the second component, wherein the rail member is linearly adjustable in relation to the attachment member, wherein the attachment member comprises a rail coupler having opposed coupling brackets separated by a central gap, wherein the rail beam is slidably retained within the central gap between the coupling brackets, wherein each of the coupling brackets comprises end beams connected together by a spanning beam, and a ledge-engaging arm extending from the spanning beam, wherein the ledge-engaging arm is configured to engage the ledge of the rail member, and wherein the ledge-engaging arm comprises an outwardly-canted tip that conforms to a portion of the ledge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.