Adjustable fastener
US10070740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/073
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable fastener is provided. The adjustable fastener includes an elongated main body and a mounting bracket for receiving the main body therein. The elongated main body includes a plurality of teeth along the length of the main body. The mounting bracket includes a latching mechanism disposed on a front face thereof, the latching mechanism having a first end including a release lever and a second end including a plurality of ribs extending into an interior volume of the mounting bracket. The ribs on the second end of the latching mechanism engage with the teeth on the main body to slidably secure the main body within the mounting bracket, thereby providing a vertically adjustable fastener.
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