Attaching and/or releasing parts using lobe-and-trough engagement
US12070103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A technique for forming a releasable attachment provides first and second latch strips each having an alternating pattern of lobes and troughs. The lobes of the first latch strip are adapted to fit within the troughs of the second latch strip, and vice versa, with the lobes retained within the troughs until sufficient force is applied between the first and second latch strips to separate them.
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