Snap joint and method of use
US11976461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B37/0857
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap joint for securing construction modules together on a modular construction site, the snap joint comprising a male member mounted on a first construction module and a female member mounted on a second construction module. The female member housing locking members, a tumbler and biasing members biasing the locking members against the tumbler. The male member having shaft engageable within the female member, through a base stop of the tumbler, along a trigger path in a manner to push the tumbler out of interference with the locking members, thereby freeing the locking members to transversally engage with the shaft.
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