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Connector with simplified and reliable mounting

US11098745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Albert Sbongk · Niederstetten, DE
Christoph LEIDIG · Rothenbürg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 4, 2018
Grant date	Aug 24, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 16, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B37/044
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Connector, wherein the connector is configured for connecting a first component to a second component, wherein the components each have an opening with cross sections different from a circular cross section, wherein the connector has a cage part which has a radial flange at one end and which has a stem portion with a cross section different from a circular cross section, said stem portion being insertable into the opening of the second component such that the flange is positioned against the front side of the second component, wherein the connector has a nut part which is at least partially accommodated by the cage part and that is rotatable, has an axial opening and has opposite wing portions.

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