US 12,404,678 B2
Panel clip and method for installation
Austin S. Nace, Pottstown, PA (US); Michael A. Alexander, Smoketown, PA (US); Jared C. Detweiler, York, PA (US); and Aleksey A. Sholka, Lancaster, PA (US)
Assigned to Key-Link Fencing & Railing, Inc., New Holland, PA (US)
Filed by Key-Link Fencing & Railing, Inc., New Holland, PA (US)
Filed on Jan. 9, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/094,702.
Prior Publication US 2024/0229842 A1, Jul. 11, 2024
Int. Cl. E04F 11/18 (2006.01); E04H 17/16 (2006.01)
CPC E04F 11/1817 (2013.01) [E04F 11/1851 (2013.01); E04H 17/17 (2021.01); E04F 2011/1831 (2013.01)] 22 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A multi-component installation clip comprising:
a base member comprising a base plate and a receiving portion extending from the base plate;
a first clipping member having a first attachment portion and a first gripping portion, the first attachment portion having a first clipping feature;
a second clipping member having a second attachment portion and a second gripping portion, the second attachment having a second clipping feature; and
the second attachment portion having an attachment feature arranged and disposed to engage the receiving portion of the base member;
wherein the first clipping feature and the second clipping feature are configured to engage each other and induce rotation as the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion are drawn together, the rotation induced being a pivoting of the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion about a center axis in a direction toward each other to grip a panel component.