IP Library Granted Patent US 7,850,215
Granted Patent B2
US 7,850,215 · App. 12/421,958 · Granted Dec 14, 2010

Closure element

Assignee: Fairchild Fasteners Europe-Camloc GmbH
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Patent No.
US 7,850,215
App. No.
12/421,958
Granted
Dec 14, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A closure element for a detachable, locking storage area in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The closure element comprises at least one clamping element designed for securing to a first component, in particular a plate-type component, by means of an elastic element, and with a handle which is pre-clamped by an elastic element for clamping a second component between the clamping element and the handle.

Claims (15)

1. A one piece closure element, comprising:

a handle,

a clamping element,

wherein the clamping element has a plate-type component located proximate to the handle, and at least one projection having

at least one stop hook,

a compression spring,

wherein the clamping element is located between the compression spring and the handle;

a connecting clamp,

wherein the handle, the clamping element, and the compression spring are connected by the connecting clamp; and

at least one pin,

wherein the at least one pin passes through the handle and the connecting clamp thereby allowing for the handle to swivel about the axis of the pin.

2. The closure element of claim 1 , wherein the at least one stop hook is embedded within the at least one projection.

3. The closure element of claim 1 , wherein the at least one projection includes a recess, and wherein the at least one stop hook is positioned within the recess of the at least one projection.

4. The closure element of claim 1 , wherein the at least one stop hook is formed integrally with the at least one projection.

5. The closure element of claim 1 , wherein the at least one projection includes a first projection and a second projection.

Assignments (3)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Nov 11, 2016
From: ALCOA INC.
To: ARCONIC INC.
Reel/Frame 040599/0309 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 19, 2013
From: KREMER, WERNER; ALBRECHT, ANDREAS
To: FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE - CAMLOC GMBH
Reel/Frame 029829/0158 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2010
From: TAUBERT, UWE; JULING, DIETER; SCHULZE, ANJA
To: FAIRCHILD FASTENERS EUROPE - CAMLOC GMBH
Reel/Frame 025145/0556 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 20 2006 001 129 U · Jan 24, 2006 · national
Continuity (2)
Continuation 1162579000 · Jan 22, 2007
Related Publication 20090195010A1 · Aug 6, 2009