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Floating fastener

US12055175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2022
Grant dateAug 6, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B41/002
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Floating fastener includes base including main body provided with through hole, resisting ring protruded inside through hole, seat body extended around main body and docking portion protruded from seat body, positioning member having shank inserted into through hole, head located at one end of shank outside main body, joint portion located at an opposite end of shank to move in and out of docking portion and stopper provided between joint portion and shank to abut against resisting ring, elastic member set on shank and stopped between head and resisting ring, and pad provided with inner hole which is inserted outside docking portion of base, so that pad abuts against seat body near the docking portion. The pad is made of soft material, which can achieve the purpose of absorbing the shaking and vibration of the floating fastener under the influence of external force.

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