Method of anchoring a connector element, a machine for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit
US11548233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B11/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of anchoring a connector element (10) in a receiving object (66) comprises inserting a distal end of the connector element (10) into a mounting hole in an insertion direction along an insertion axis; inserting a sleeve (36) comprising a thermoplastic material into the mounting hole, the sleeve (36) enclosing the connector element (10); and transferring energy to liquefy at least a portion of the thermoplastic material of the sleeve (36). A machine (500) configured for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit comprising a connector element (10) and a sleeve (36) comprising thermoplastic material.
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