Fastener for detachably connecting a panel to a structure, cover panel for an airbag and vehicle comprising a structure and an airbag
US10800371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B37/043
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener for detachably joining a panel to a structure is provided. The fastener exhibits a first connector for joining the fastener with the structure, a second connector for joining the fastener with the panel, wherein the second connector is detachably fastened to the first connector in the normal operating state of the fastener, and a restraining band, whose first end is joined with the first connector, and whose second end is joined with the second connector, wherein at least a portion of the restraining band exhibits a bent shape in the normal operating state of the fastener, wherein a spacer is situated between the first connector and second connector, and a projection of the spacer protrudes into the space inside the bent portion of the restraining band in the normal operating state of the fastener.
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