Patents
US 10471882 B2: Light module fastening assembly having a snap wedge assembly with ball stud and insert
- Granted
- 2019-11-12
- Filed
- 2018-09-07 application 16124879
- Type
- Utility · 21 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
A snap wedge assembly is provided that includes a ball stud having a ball end configured for engagement with a light module, and an insert coupled with the ball stud, the insert comprising an insert first end and an insert second end, a plurality of wedges, each having wedge side surfaces and a wedge top surface that extend longitudinally from the insert first end towards the insert second end, wherein the wedge top surface tapers outward as it extends towards the ball end, and a plurality of snap fingers, the snap fingers each including an elongated flexible portion and a latching portion.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg191112.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Technologies, LLC 30 patents | US company or organization | Ludington, MI | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Burton | Ludington, MI | 34 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| B60Q | Arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general | B60Q1/0683 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| F16B | Devices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges; joints or jointing | F16B5/0241 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| F21S | Non-portable lighting devices; systems thereof; vehicle lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors | F21S41/151 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
No recorded assignments or security interests on file for this patent.
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