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US2470309A
US2470309A US624408A US62440845A US2470309A US 2470309 A US2470309 A US 2470309A US 624408 A US624408 A US 624408A US 62440845 A US62440845 A US 62440845A US 2470309 A US2470309 A US 2470309A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/08—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/12—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/123—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and extending along the attachment surface
    • F16L3/1233—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and extending along the attachment surface the member being of metal, with or without an other layer of other material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates to a clip retaining tool.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a tool which can be readily disposed to engage a clip supporting element so as to retain the clip in position while applying the fastening nut.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a tool of the aforesaid character which is relatively simple and inexpensive in construction and highly efficient in use.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevational view showing the tool in clip retaining position.
  • Figure 2 is a section taken on section 2-2 of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is an enlarged view similar to Figure 2 showing the nut applied to the bolt.
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of the bolt engaging portion of the tool.
  • Figure 5 is a longitudinal section taken on line 5-5 of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 is an enlarged transverse section taken on line 6-6 of Figure 4.
  • Figure 7 is a sectional view showing application of the tool to a mounting involving a pair of the clips upon a single bolt.
  • the numeral [0 designates the tool body which may be formed of a bar of metal or equivalent material shaped to provide an elongated, round shank l2, having fixed on one end thereof a handle grip l4. At the opposite end the tool body is shaped to provide a holder engaging portion'or claw generally indicated at it and constituting a flattened part directed at an oblique angle from the shank I2.
  • a longitudinally directed elongated slot [8 having parallel side walls joining an arcuate bight 20. At their outer extremities the side walls of the slot have bevelled faces 22 diverging outwardly of the claw.
  • This con struction provides a bifurcation having a thickness substantially less than the diameter of the shank I2 but having sufilcient thickness for the formation, within the side and end curved walls of the slot, of screw threads 24.
  • the portion l6 From the end of the shank l2, to the slotted or bifurcated part, the portion l6 has outwardly converging oppositely disposed bevelled faces 26 for convenient application of the tool.
  • the tool is particularly adapted for use in connection with the mounting of clips for supporting cables, conduits and the like and more especially with what are known as Adel clips, commonly used in the installation of electrical and similar equipment on instrument panels and the like.
  • Such clips generally indicated at 2B, embody a substantially circular loop 30 and parallel arms 32, provided with apertures 34 for slidable mounting with reference to a threaded support element such as the bolt 36.
  • the present invention greatly simplifies this operation and substantially reduces the time required therein as it it enables the worker to initially dispose the clip in proper position on the bolt and retain it thereon by sliding the claw transversely of the bolt immediately outward of the outermost clip arm, the threaded walls 24 of the claw slot engaging the threads of the bolt to positively prevent axial movement of thetool claw and clip, enabling the worker to conveniently apply and thread the nut into clip fastening position.
  • This is clearly illustrated in Figure 3 of the drawing.
  • a clip retaining tool comprising a shank
  • a clip retaining tool comprising a shank

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P. P. HEPP CLIP RETAINING TOOL May- 17, 1949.
Filed Oct. 25, 1945 P5751? P. HPP
Patented May 17, 1949 UNITED STATE PAT Eur CLIB RETAINING TOOL Peter P.'Hepp, Aberdeen,, Md.
Application October 25, 1945', Srial No:-62,408-
2 Claims.
The present invention relates to a clip retaining tool.
The mounting of clips and similar elements for the installation of conductors, conduits and the like has, heretofore, been a rather slow process due to the difficulty involved in holding the clip and conductor in position while applying the nut to the supporting bolt.
It is, accordingly, a primary object of the present invention to provide a tool which will greatly facilitate the mounting of such elements.
Another object of the invention is to provide a tool which can be readily disposed to engage a clip supporting element so as to retain the clip in position while applying the fastening nut.
A further object of the invention is to provide a tool of the aforesaid character which is relatively simple and inexpensive in construction and highly efficient in use.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the description progresses.
In the drawing accompanying and forming a part of this application, I have illustrated a preferred embodiment of my invention, although it will be understood that many modifications in matters of detail could be made without departing from the scope of my invention or avoiding the object of its use.
In this drawing:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view showing the tool in clip retaining position.
Figure 2 is a section taken on section 2-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is an enlarged view similar to Figure 2 showing the nut applied to the bolt.
Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of the bolt engaging portion of the tool.
Figure 5 is a longitudinal section taken on line 5-5 of Figure 4.
Figure 6 is an enlarged transverse section taken on line 6-6 of Figure 4.
Figure 7 is a sectional view showing application of the tool to a mounting involving a pair of the clips upon a single bolt.
Referring to the drawing, wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout, the numeral [0 designates the tool body which may be formed of a bar of metal or equivalent material shaped to provide an elongated, round shank l2, having fixed on one end thereof a handle grip l4. At the opposite end the tool body is shaped to provide a holder engaging portion'or claw generally indicated at it and constituting a flattened part directed at an oblique angle from the shank I2. In the outer end of part I6 is provided a longitudinally directed elongated slot [8, having parallel side walls joining an arcuate bight 20. At their outer extremities the side walls of the slot have bevelled faces 22 diverging outwardly of the claw. This con struction provides a bifurcation having a thickness substantially less than the diameter of the shank I2 but having sufilcient thickness for the formation, within the side and end curved walls of the slot, of screw threads 24. From the end of the shank l2, to the slotted or bifurcated part, the portion l6 has outwardly converging oppositely disposed bevelled faces 26 for convenient application of the tool.
The tool is particularly adapted for use in connection with the mounting of clips for supporting cables, conduits and the like and more especially with what are known as Adel clips, commonly used in the installation of electrical and similar equipment on instrument panels and the like. Such clips, generally indicated at 2B, embody a substantially circular loop 30 and parallel arms 32, provided with apertures 34 for slidable mounting with reference to a threaded support element such as the bolt 36.
The mounting of such clips has, heretofore, involved substantial difficulties since it has been necessary for the worker to hold the clip together with the supporting cable in proper position upon the bolt while applying the nut in fastening position thereon.
The present invention greatly simplifies this operation and substantially reduces the time required therein as it it enables the worker to initially dispose the clip in proper position on the bolt and retain it thereon by sliding the claw transversely of the bolt immediately outward of the outermost clip arm, the threaded walls 24 of the claw slot engaging the threads of the bolt to positively prevent axial movement of thetool claw and clip, enabling the worker to conveniently apply and thread the nut into clip fastening position. This is clearly illustrated in Figure 3 of the drawing.
While the tool is highly advantageous in single clip installations, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, inclusive, it has even greater utility in installations where two or more clips are mounted on a single bolt, as shown at Figure 7, due to the greater difficulty in holding such mountings in position.
From the foregoing description of my improved tool, the construction thereof and its application to use will be readily understood. and it will be seen that I have provided a simple, inexpensive, and emcient means for carrying out the various objects of the invention.
While I have particularly described the elements best adapted to perform the functions set 5 1. A clip retaining tool comprising a shank,
and a claw at one end of said shank having transversely spaced arms threaded along their inner side edges for gripping engagement with threaded element to hold the clip against axial displacement on the latter.
2. A clip retaining tool comprising a shank,
a handle on one end of said shank, and a flat claw at the opposite end of said shank extending obliquely from the shank and formed with an outwardly opening substantially U-shaped slot, the walls of said slot being screw threaded.
PETER P. HEPP.
REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:
UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 781,571 Thomas Jan. 31, 1905 1,277,454 Mess Sept. 3. 1918 1,368,646 Morrow Feb. 15, 1921 1,893,645 Godfrey Jan. 10, 1933 2,193,458 Koenig Mar. 12, 1940 2,353,843 Miles July 18, 1944
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US2779088A (en) * 1950-12-30 1957-01-29 Petersen Lee Tool for removing brake shoe retainer locks
US3095044A (en) * 1959-09-25 1963-06-25 John P Medlock Variable pitch boat propeller and shear pin tool therefor
US3259967A (en) * 1965-08-24 1966-07-12 Joseph A Marsicano Method of installing a fuel pump over a crankcase opening
US3319934A (en) * 1965-04-06 1967-05-16 Amerock Corp Hinge adjusting tool
US6249960B1 (en) 1996-12-31 2001-06-26 Berg Technology, Inc. Tool for manipulating an electrical connector and method of use
US6460432B1 (en) 2001-12-13 2002-10-08 Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., Inc. Shower arm installation tool
US20100192345A1 (en) * 2009-01-30 2010-08-05 Sandvik Intellectual Property Ab Retaining clip installation and removal tool
US20150089786A1 (en) * 2008-12-01 2015-04-02 The Boeing Company Method of using a retention clip to close hardware
US20150233297A1 (en) * 2014-02-19 2015-08-20 United Technologies Corporation Fuel manifold fitting with integral support for a gas turbine engine
US20200317363A1 (en) * 2019-04-02 2020-10-08 Bombardier Inc. Frangible attachment for fuel line survivability
US20220341512A1 (en) * 2018-08-30 2022-10-27 ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC Adjustable fitting assembly
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US781571A (en) * 1904-04-12 1905-01-31 George P Thomas Temporary fastening.
US1277454A (en) * 1917-10-30 1918-09-03 Benjamin F Fuller Tool for removing valve parts.
US1368646A (en) * 1919-01-20 1921-02-15 George H Morrow Shim-holder
US1893645A (en) * 1931-12-02 1933-01-10 Jr Elmore M Godfrey Holder support for hand assembling valve stems and pneumatic tubes
US2193458A (en) * 1937-04-09 1940-03-12 Koenig Fred Piston adjusting tool
US2353843A (en) * 1941-01-24 1944-07-18 Johns Manville Tool

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US781571A (en) * 1904-04-12 1905-01-31 George P Thomas Temporary fastening.
US1277454A (en) * 1917-10-30 1918-09-03 Benjamin F Fuller Tool for removing valve parts.
US1368646A (en) * 1919-01-20 1921-02-15 George H Morrow Shim-holder
US1893645A (en) * 1931-12-02 1933-01-10 Jr Elmore M Godfrey Holder support for hand assembling valve stems and pneumatic tubes
US2193458A (en) * 1937-04-09 1940-03-12 Koenig Fred Piston adjusting tool
US2353843A (en) * 1941-01-24 1944-07-18 Johns Manville Tool

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US2779088A (en) * 1950-12-30 1957-01-29 Petersen Lee Tool for removing brake shoe retainer locks
US3095044A (en) * 1959-09-25 1963-06-25 John P Medlock Variable pitch boat propeller and shear pin tool therefor
US3319934A (en) * 1965-04-06 1967-05-16 Amerock Corp Hinge adjusting tool
US3259967A (en) * 1965-08-24 1966-07-12 Joseph A Marsicano Method of installing a fuel pump over a crankcase opening
US6249960B1 (en) 1996-12-31 2001-06-26 Berg Technology, Inc. Tool for manipulating an electrical connector and method of use
US6460432B1 (en) 2001-12-13 2002-10-08 Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., Inc. Shower arm installation tool
US20150089786A1 (en) * 2008-12-01 2015-04-02 The Boeing Company Method of using a retention clip to close hardware
US9441663B2 (en) * 2008-12-01 2016-09-13 The Boeing Company Method of using a retention clip to close hardware
US8490262B2 (en) * 2009-01-30 2013-07-23 Sandvik Intellectual Property Ab Retaining clip installation and removal tool
US20100192345A1 (en) * 2009-01-30 2010-08-05 Sandvik Intellectual Property Ab Retaining clip installation and removal tool
US20150233297A1 (en) * 2014-02-19 2015-08-20 United Technologies Corporation Fuel manifold fitting with integral support for a gas turbine engine
US10550769B2 (en) * 2014-02-19 2020-02-04 United Technologies Corporation Fuel manifold fitting with integral support for a gas turbine engine
US11703150B2 (en) 2018-08-21 2023-07-18 ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC Fitting for brace member
US20220341512A1 (en) * 2018-08-30 2022-10-27 ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC Adjustable fitting assembly
US11808390B2 (en) * 2018-08-30 2023-11-07 ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC Adjustable fitting assembly
US20200317363A1 (en) * 2019-04-02 2020-10-08 Bombardier Inc. Frangible attachment for fuel line survivability
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