Patent ID: 7948146
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: F16B,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clip for securing a sleeve to the body of a piezoelectric actuator in an actuator assembly, the clip taking the form of a band comprising first and second axially spaced contiguous ring-like members joined by a plurality of inwardly facing substantially arch shaped sections, the arch shaped sections defining the minimum inner diameter of the band, whereby axial displacement of the ring-like members away from one another causes flexing of the arch shaped sections to increase the minimum inner diameter of the band while axial displacement of the ring-like members towards one another causes flexing of the arch shaped sections to reduce the minimum inner diameter of the band thereby, when in use, to increase a clamping force applied to the sleeve; wherein each of the ring-like members is provided with engagement means for engagement with a tool to permit displacement of the ring-like members away from each other.