Fastening clip and tool for releasing same
US3971269A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53909
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fastening clip for securing articles together, the clip including releasably connected male and female components. The male component comprises a pin and the female component comprises a retainer for releasably clamping the pin. When joined, the pin cannot be separated from the retainer except by a specially formed tool which is insertable in the retainer. Manipulation of the tool serves to condition the retainer for removal of the pin. In a modified form of the invention, the retainer is of magnetic material, and an actuating tool including an electromagnet is employed to actuate the retainer and permit removal of the pin.
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