Patent ID: 8011978
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A lay-in lug comprising: a first lug wall; a second lug wall spaced apart from and substantially parallel to said first lug wall; a nut plate supported between said first lug wall and said second lug wall; and a nut plate retainer, said nut plate retainer comprising a flexible retaining cover having an extended first retaining leg and an extended second retaining leg, and an opening between said extended first retaining leg and said extended second retaining leg, and said extended first retaining leg and said extended second retaining leg extends along at least a portion of said nut plate and are configured to cover at least a portion of said first lug wall and said second lug wall, and substantially restrict said nut plate from moving in a direction substantially along said first and second lug walls relative to at least one open end in said lay-in lug; wherein said extended first retaining leg is configured to cover at least a portion of a first end of said first lug wall; and said extended second retaining leg is configured to cover at least a portion of a second end of said first lug wall.