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Expansion dowel and expansion dowel setting tool

US5533660A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1995
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C3/006
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An expansion dowel is formed of an axially extending sleeve (1) with a cylindrically-shaped outside surface. A setting tool for expanding the sleeve includes an axially extending handle part (2) holding an axially extending striking part (3). The handle part (2) has an axially extending recess (2b) with a concave-shaped base in its outside surface. The axial length (L) of the recess (2b) is substantially the same as the axial length (1) of the sleeve. A clearance-free seating of the expansion dowel into the recess (2b) indicates to the tool operator that a correct expansion dowel is being used with the tool for assuring a proper expansion of the dowel.

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