Patent ID: 6669150
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: F16B,F16L

Abstract:
A clip assembly configured for attachment to an axially elongated tubular member in a manner limiting axial lengthwise movements of said clip assembly relative to said elongated member, said clip assembly comprising:a hollow sleeve configured to fit about and grippingly engage an outer lengthwise portion of said elongated tubular member, said sleeve being adapted and configured to be positionable along the length of said elongated tubular member when fitted about said elongated tubular member; clip having a fastening portion and an attachment portion, with said fastening portion of said clip being configured to attach said clip to a support, and with said attachment portion of said clip including first and second sections which combine with each other to define an opening for accommodating and compressing said sleeve therebetween, said clip being adapted and configured to apply the only outside compressive force to said sleeve to effectively position said sleeve on said elongated tubular member; and wherein said sleeve and the attachment portion of said clip define cooperating instrumentalities which relate to each other, after said sleeve grippingly engages said elongated tubular member and after said sleeve is inserted and compressed between said first and second sections of the attachment portion of said clip, to permit and control axial movement between said sleeve and said clip so as to allow said clip to be adjustably positioned relative to the support and thereby providing a positive locating feature between said sleeve, said clip, and said elongated member.