Anchor assembly for fastener
US4075924A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S411/965
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anchor assembly for retaining an elongated fastener member within an opening defined by a wall portion of finite thickness and having at least one concealed side. The assembly has at least two elongated leg members of flexible material positioned in parallel relation to each other, with means connecting a pair of adjacent end portions of the leg members together. A generally elongated anchor member is positioned transversely of the leg members and attached to the opposite end portions thereof, the anchor member defining an opening generally medial of the leg members and capable of receiving an elongated fastener member for attachment therewith when the fastener member is positioned between the leg members. Means to connect an end portion of each leg member to the anchor member is provided for each leg member and the leg members and the anchor member connecting means including resilient means associated therewith to bias the anchor member toward its transverse position relative to the leg members against forces tending to rotate the anchor member toward a generally parallel orientation with the leg members, and control of the orientation and position of the anchor member behind t…
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