Patent ID: 8291547
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: E05F,F16B,F16F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cushion clip capable of being attached to an attachment hole formed in a stationary member so as to be positioned between the stationary member and a movable member for absorbing an impact that may be applied when the movable member moves toward the stationary member, the cushion clip comprising: a hollow cushioning portion capable of absorbing the impact and having a substantially circular central opening, an engagement portion capable of engaging with the attachment hole, and a projection, wherein the cushioning portion includes a bottom wall portion and a side wall portion, wherein the side wall portion has cone-shaped outer and inner surfaces each linearly tapered in a direction from a proximal end toward a distal end of the side wall portion, wherein the side wall portion further includes a top portion disposed at the distal end thereof, wherein the top portion has an inner periphery radially inwardly protruding from the side wall portion and defining a central opening therein, wherein the projection projects from the bottom wall portion toward the central opening of the cushioning portion and has an upper end portion having a diameter larger than or equal to a diameter of the central opening, and wherein as the movable member moves toward the stationary member, the top portion of the side wall portion is pushed by the movable member and covers the upper end portion of the projection.