Fastener for plate-like elements and related plate-like element arrangements
US10907675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener for connecting two layers of stacked plate-like elements includes first through fifth sections. The first section is configured to abut against an outer side of the first plate-like element. The second section has a height corresponding to a thickness of the first plate-like element and is receivable in a through hole of the first plate-like element. The third section is configured to pass through the through hole of the first plate-like element in a first orientation, and a first side of the third section is configured to abut against an inner side of the first plate-like element in a second orientation, and a second side of the third section is configured to abut against an inner side of the second plate-like element. The fourth section is configured to pass through the through hole of the first plate-like element in the first orientation, and the fourth section is receivable in a through hole of the second plate-like element. The fifth section is configured to hold the second plate-like element.
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