Patent ID: 6622356
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: F16G,G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
A structure for attaching a preformed loop having an internal diameter and an external diameter to a dust cover comprising:a flange located in a first plane; a groove having an outer peripheral surface adjacent the flange; a slot in the flange disposed at an angle to the first plane; wherein the flange is a disk with diameter greater than the internal diameter of the preformed loop; wherein the groove is circular with diameter less than the selected internal diameter of the preformed loop; wherein the groove is aligned in a plane substantially parallel to the first plane; wherein the flange, the groove and the slot enable the preformed loop to be guided into the groove by rotation of the loop relative to the device; and wherein the outer peripheral surface of the groove is contained within the interior diameter of the preformed loop.