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Lateral positioning device

US10378568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 2016
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 16, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B2200/95
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lateral positioning device coupled to a first object to laterally engage or interfere with a second object. The lateral positioning device includes a body portion and positioning element. The body portion is coupled to the first object in a first direction and has a through hole which has therein a limiting portion and extends in a second direction, with an angle formed between the first and second directions. The positioning element is penetratingly disposed in the through hole and limited by the limiting portion to thereby move in the second direction. The positioning element has an engaging portion disposed on the first side of the limiting portion to allow the engaging portion to engage with the second object; a stopping portion disposed on the second side of the limiting portion; and a neck portion connecting with the engaging and stopping portions and passing through the limiting portion.

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