Fastener positional confirmation system
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorJoel R. Lee
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Abstract
Described is a fastener for securing at least one tube relative to a component. The fastener includes a carrier portion, a fastener portion, and an installation indicator. The carrier portion is configured to secure the at least one tube via at least one tube pocket. The installation indicator positioned in or on the carrier portion via a hinge. The tab can pivot between a first position and a second position when the tube is inserted into the tube pocket to indicate that the tube is properly seated in the tube pocket. The installation indicator can be a barcode or a quick response (QR) code.
Claims16
A fastener for securing at least one object relative to a component, the fastener comprising:
- a carrier portion configured to secure the at least one object;
- a fastener portion defining a central longitudinal axis, wherein the fastener portion is configured to engage the component;
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- an installation indicator positioned in or on the carrier portion, wherein the installation indicator comprises a 2-dimensional fiducial marker.
A fastener for securing at least one tube relative to a component, the fastener comprising:
- a carrier portion configured to secure the at least one tube via at least one tube pocket;
- a fastener portion defining a central longitudinal axis, wherein the fastener portion is configured to engage the component via an opening;
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- an installation indicator positioned in or on the carrier portion, wherein the installation indicator comprises a 2-dimensional fiducial marker.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.