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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2011
Christopher L. Hernandez, Vail, AZ (US);
Ryan A. Egbert, Tucson, AZ (US);
Christopher L. Hernandez, Vail, AZ (US);
Ryan A. Egbert, Tucson, AZ (US);
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of a spring clip retention system are provided for securing a generally cylindrical component, as are embodiments of a guided munition including a spring clip retention system. In one embodiment, the spring clip retention system includes a captive feature and a spring clip. The captive feature includes opposing ledges and a channel formed beneath and partially enclosed by the opposing ledges. The spring clip includes opposing retainer arms and a base portion, which extends between the opposing retainer arms and which is received within the channel. The spring clip deflects outward when the component is inserted between the opposing retainer arms. The base portion abuts the undersides of the opposing ledges when the spring clip is deflected outward by insertion of the component to prevent disengagement of the base portion from the captive feature in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the channel.