Patent ID: 6772487
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: F16B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
In combination with a latching assembly of the type having a first latch member comprising latching member base and a resilient engagement arm formed thereon and extending spaced latch member adapted to be engaged and latched by said engagement arm latching means, a retainer clip for maintaining said engagement arm and second latch member in engagement comprising:a base on the retainer clip disposed in engagement with said latching member base; a support surface on the retainer clip, the memory surface spaced from the retainer clip base; and a leading edge comprising a tab on the retainer clip, the leading edge disposed in engagement with said first latch member; the retainer clip being disposed between said latching member base and said engagement arm, said support surface bearing against the engagement arm between said latching member base and said latching means and disposed prevent disengagement of said first and second latching members wherein the leading edge campuses a first shoulder having a first corner bevel and a second shoulder having a second corner bevel, the tab disposed between the first shoulder and the second shoulder.