RETAINER, RETAINING ASSEMBLY, AND RETAINING METHOD

摘要

A retainer can couple at least two components together and includes a retainer body defining a body opening and at least one leg extending from the retainer body. The leg can bend relative to the retainer body between a first position and a second position upon application of an external force. The leg includes a connection portion coupled to the retainer body, a support portion coupled to the connection portion, and a bendable portion interconnecting the connection portion and the support portion. The bendable portion can bend such that the leg can move relative to the retainer body between the first and second positions. When the leg is in the first position, the support portion is obliquely angled relative to the retainer body. When the leg is in the second position, the support portion is substantially parallel to the retainer body.

主权项

1. A retainer, comprising:
a retainer body defining a body opening; at least one leg extending from the retainer body, the at least one leg being bendable relative to the retainer body between a first position and a second position upon application of an external force, wherein the at least one leg includes:
a connection portion coupled to the retainer body;a support portion coupled to the connection portion;a bendable portion interconnecting the connection portion and the support portion, the bendable portion being bendable such that the at least one leg is movable relative to the retainer body between the first and second positions; and wherein, when the at least one leg is in the first position, the support portion is obliquely angled relative to the retainer body and, when the at least one leg is in the second position, the support portion is substantially parallel to the retainer body.