Fasteners, systems, and methods for wood construction
US10690164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2012/466
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for fastening a first wooden member to a second wooden member includes a tenon configured to couple to the first wooden member such that the tenon extends from the first wooden member. The tenon has a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole. A first fastener extends through the first hole of the tenon and secures the tenon to the first wooden member. A second fastener extends through the second hole of the tenon and secures the tenon to the first wooden member. A third fastener extends through the second wooden member and is received into the third hole of the tenon to thereby secure the first wooden member to the second wooden member. The third fastener can be removed to thereby disconnect the first wooden member from the second wooden member repeatedly without aesthetic damage or loss of structural integrity.
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