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Module retainer

  • US 9,743,744 B2
  • Filed: 01/24/2011
  • Issued: 08/29/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A module retainer for accommodating a functional module, the module retainer comprising:

  • a clamp configured for attaching the module retainer to a supporting belt, the clamp including a first side pivotally attached to a main structure of the module retainer to pivot between an open position and a closed position in which the belt is embraced; and

    at least one snap-fit configured to attach a second side of the clamp to the main structure of the module retainer and fix the clamp in the closed position in which the supporting belt is embraced,wherein the snap-fit defines a surface configured to contact a functional element and obstruct the snap-fit from releasing the clamp from the closed position in response to a functional element being inserted in the main structure of the module retainer to secure the clamp in the closed position securing the module retainer to the supporting belt.

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