Support fastener
US3954243A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 1974 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D23/067
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one piece plastic fastener for supporting secondary members relative to a thin panel in a shouldered non-circular aperture. The fastener provides a wide distribution of stress loading by a large hook-like prong which is rotated into contact with the backside of the panel by telescoping it through the aperture until the head covers the aperture. A resilient arm extends from the prong into engagement with the edge of the non-circular aperture to prevent unintentional retrograde motion of the fastener. The fastener can be removed, if desired, by introduction of a thin member under the head to unseat the resilient arm.
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