Patent ID: 7753634
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A parts attaching structure, comprising: a first part having a slot; a second part having an attaching hole; and a clip for connecting the first and second parts, the clip including: wherein the shank portion has a section of a generally rectangular shape, as viewed in an axial direction, in which a pair of diagonally positioned corners form sliding portions of arcs of a large curvature, whereas a pair of remaining corners form stopper portions of arcs or corners of a smaller curvature, in which the sliding portions are rotatable in a direction to contact with longer sides of the slot, but in which the stopper portions are unrotatable in a direction to contact with the longer sides of the slot, wherein the first flange portion is arranged to have its longer diameter direction in a direction of a pair of opposed sides of the shank portion, and wherein a pair of protrusions, is formed on the first part, wherein, when the first flange portion and the shank portion are inserted into the slot, the first flange portion is in a first state, where the longer diameter direction of the first flange portion is aligned with the longer sides of the slot, wherein, when the first flange portion and the shank portion are rotated after being inserted in the slot, the first flange portion is in a second state, where the longer diameter direction of the first flange portion intersects the longer sides of the slot, and wherein the protrusions are configured: