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US 12,119,627 B2Granted
Wire tray and mounting insert assemblies
AssigneeAptiv Technologies AG
InventorsJames S. Teece, Scott J. Adams
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Abstract
This publication describes techniques and apparatuses for releasably attaching an object (e.g., a wire tray) to a substrate. Current apparatuses generally do not enable the removal of an attached wire tray from a substrate without first removing an insert from a mounting stud extending from the substrate. The disclosed techniques and apparatuses are configured to permit the removal of an attached wire tray from a substrate without first removing an insert from a mounting stud extending from the substrate.
Claims20
A system, comprising:
- a mount configured for mounting to a substrate, the mount comprising:
- a first surface opposite a second surface;
- and
- an aperture defined in the mount, the aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface;
- and
- an insert configured to be releasably retained by the mount, the insert comprising:
- a body, the body comprising:
- an upper end configured for insertion into the aperture through the second surface;
- and
- a lower end spaced apart from the upper end;
- a lug configured for connection with the first surface of the mount, the lug comprising:
- a beam, the beam comprising:
- a root end connecting to the body and extending upwards therefrom;
- and
- an insertion end configured for insertion through the aperture;
- a catch, the catch extending downwardly from the insertion end of the beam, the catch configured to engage the first surface of the mount;
- and
- a stop, the stop configured for limiting the insertion of the body through the aperture, the stop extending from the body between the upper end and the lower end, the stop is positioned intermediate the catch and the lower end, the insert configured for insertion into the aperture through the second surface of the mount with the stop bearing against the second surface of the mount.
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An apparatus comprising:
- a body, the body comprising:
- an upper end;
- and
- a lower end opposite the upper end;
- and
- a lug configured for connection with a first surface of a mount, the lug comprising:
- a beam, the beam comprising:
- a root end connecting to the body and extending upwards therefrom;
- and
- an insertion end configured for insertion through an aperture of the mount, wherein the insertion end extends past the upper end of the body;
- a catch, the catch extending downwardly from the insertion end of the beam, the catch configured for engaging the first surface of the mount;
- and
- a stop, the stop configured for limiting the insertion of the body through the aperture, the stop extending from the body between the upper end and the lower end, the stop positioned intermediate the catch and the lower end,
- wherein the apparatus is configured for insertion into the aperture through a second surface defined in the mount with an upper side of the stop bearing against the second surface of the mount.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.