Assisted removal fastener system
US11795985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B23/0084
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is concerned with improvements to removable fasteners and particularly relates to removable and re-usable fasteners with features that allow them to be gripped and handled positively. The present invention therefore provides a fastening system comprising a fastener and a tool, the tool being suitable for installing and removing the fastener from an aperture in a work-piece, wherein the fastener has a main body and a head at one end, and wherein the head of the fastener and the tool have grip features that allow the fastener to be releasably locked to the tool to prevent separation of the fastener and tool during installation and removal of the fastener. This allows the fastener to be handled positively without fear of the fastener becoming misaligned, or dropping off the tool.
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