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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 1993
Filed:
Jun. 25, 1990
John J Brown, Chicago, IL (US);
Brian R Peek, Mokena, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A rod end clip for retaining an elongated L-shaped actuating rod, terminating in a short substantially right angled end portion, in a connected state with respect to an apertured lever member includes a rear wall section upstanding from a base member and having its distal end terminating in an overlying arm portion. A rigid retaining wall member upstanding from the base member and disposed substantially opposite the rear wall section is provided so as to form a retaining groove therebetween for securely retaining the actuating rod therein against rotational and vertical movement. The rigid retaining wall member has a cam surface which permits the insertion of the long leg of the actuating rod into the retaining groove with a low insertion force.