Patent number: 7118503
Creep locking retention mechanism (Clip)
Original Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
Field of technology: Industrial Machinery and Processes, Vehicles, Engines and Transportation
Patent granted on: Tue, 10 Oct 2006
Abstract
A device having an allowance for creeping is provided. The device includes: a base member having a receiving element; and an overlaying member, subject to creeping, overlaying on top of the base member, the overlaying member having a region at one end thereof, wherein a tip member is free from restriction or force exerted thereon due to creeping deformation thereof.