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Temporary edge to edge securement in space of two parts

US4641985A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1985
Grant dateFeb 10, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/61
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for temporary edge to edge securement in space of two parts along a contacting surface comprising: a plurality of retaining members distributed in pairs on either side of such contacting surface on each of said respective parts and a plurality of temporary connection members adapted to maintain them coupled to one another, with the rataining members in each pair being provided with complementary raised members for retainment thereof one relative to the other according to a longitudinal direction parallel to said contacting surface in at least one direction, said retaining members in each pair forming conjointly a bulging tenon oriented longitudinally engaging a narrowing groove formed in a rider constituting a temporary connection member for such pair of retaining members, and an automatic release mechanism comprising a coordination element connected to the plurality of temporary connection members and adapted to disengage the latter relative to said plurality of retaining members under the action of an opening mechanism.

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