Patent ID: 6609338
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: A47G,E06B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A retainer clip for use with a mounting surface comprising:a) a shaft extending along a clip axis, said shaft having a shaft diameter and first and second opposed ends; and b) a head extending radially outwardly from said shaft adjacent said first end of said shaft, said head having a head diameter which is greater than said shaft diameter, said head including a cam surface extending circumferentially about said shaft and facing said second end; c) a central passage extending through said head and said shaft; and d) a fastener extending through said central passage and configured to engage the mounting surface adjacent said second end so that, when said clip is installed with said second end adjacent the mounting surface, said cam surface and said mounting surface define a gap therebetween; e) wherein at least two portions of said cam surface located at different circumferential positions about said shaft are disposed at different axial distances from said second end; f) wherein said clip is rotatable about and relative to said fastener.