Patent ID: 6609508
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: F02P,F16B

Abstract:
A retaining apparatus for mounting a component in an aperture formed in a mounting surface, comprising:a component having a flange with at least two slots formed therein; an elongated base member having opposite ends; at least two generally parallel side members each extending from an associated one of said base member ends and having a free end, each of said side members extending through an associated one of said slots; and a locking means extending from said side members adjacent said free ends, whereby as said component is inserted in the mounting surface aperture, force is applied to move said free ends of said side members toward each other to permit said locking means to pass through the aperture in the mounting surface and when said force is removed said locking means and said flange engage opposite sides of the mounting surface to releasably retain said component in the aperture.