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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 1986
Filed:
Sep. 28, 1984
Gene E Olson, Kenosha, WI (US);
Norbert J Kot, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Snap-on Tools Corporation, Kenosha, WI (US);
Abstract
A flexible retainer for coupling an inner polygonal stud and an outer tubular member includes an elongated arm from which a pair of spaced fingers transversely extend. The outer tubular member includes a polygonal bore into which the inner stud is inserted in a telescoping manner. The inner stud includes a transverse hole which when aligned with diametrically positioned lateral apertures in the outer tubular member forms a generally transverse channel in the telescoping member combination. With the arm of the retainer positioned around a portion of the periphery of the outer tubular member, each of the fingers positioned thereon may be inserted within a respective lateral aperture of the outer tubular member so as to extend into the transverse hole of the stud in securely coupling the two telescoping members. The retainer is preferably comprised of a one-piece, molded, elastomeric material and is particularly adapted for use with a circular socket arrangement although it may be used with telescoping members having virtually any cross-sectional shape. Gripping means are provided at one end of the elongated arm to facilitate removal of the retainer from the telescoping member combination, which members may then be separated.