Connecting means

US11156247B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Franz Baur · DE
• Franz Josef Haser · DE
• Lamello AG · CH

Inventors

• Franz Baur · Oberstaufen, DE
• Franz Haser · Oberstaufen, DE
• Patrick Jeker · Brislach, CH
• Philipp Seiler · Widnau, CH

Key dates

• Filing date: May 19, 2017
• Grant date: Oct 26, 2021
• Expiry date: Jul 29, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T403/60
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A connecting means for connecting a first component and a second component is provided, in particular for connecting furniture parts or machine parts, by means of which the components may be connected to one another simply and reliably. The connecting means includes a first connecting element which in the connected condition of the components is arranged on the first component, and a second connecting element which in the connected condition of the components is arranged on the second component, wherein, for connecting the first component and the second component, a spring element of the first connecting element is configured to come into engagement with a receiving element of the second connecting element, wherein the connecting means, in particular the first connecting element and/or the second connecting element, includes a reinforcing element for reinforcing a spring force of the spring element.