Self-closing positive engagement clip

摘要

A self-closing clip member includes a body having first and second walls. A clamp member is integrally connected to the first wall by a living hinge allowing the clamp member to rotate from an open position into a cavity created between the first and second walls upon direct contact by a tube member, defining a clamp member locked position retaining the tube member. Multiple anti-slide features include a first tab extending from a second wall portion first end. A second tab is oppositely positioned on the second wall. The first and second tabs define cavity end extents. The second tab further extends from a shelf providing a connection between the first wall and an angled intermediate wall. A third tab extends between and is integrally connected to both the intermediate and first walls. The tabs define an anti-slide system preventing the clamp member in the locked position from moving in a direction co-axial to the cavity.

主权项

1. A self-closing positive engagement clip member, comprising:
a body having rigid, opposed first and second walls; a curve-shaped open clamp member integrally connected to the first wall by a living hinge allowing the clamp member to rotate from an open position into a cavity created between the first and second walls thereby defining a self-closed and locked position of the clamp member; and multiple anti-slide features, including a first tab extending from a first end of the second wall, a second tab oppositely positioned on the second wall with respect to the first tab, the first and second tabs defining longitudinally opposed end extents of the cavity, and a third tab, the first, second and third tabs defining an anti-slide system acting to prevent the clamp member from moving in a direction co-axial to the cavity when the clamp member is in the locked position; wherein the first and second tabs are positioned to capture first and second longitudinally opposed ends of the clamp member, respectively; wherein the clamp member further includes: a primary latch feature including a catch member having a hook shaped end acting to engage the second wall in the locked position; and a secondary latch feature integrally extending from the clamp member toward the cavity, the secondary latch feature engaging in a complimentary shaped slot created in the first wall when the clamp member is in the clamp member locked position.