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Attachment device for securing structural components to shaped rails

US5577860A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 1995
Grant dateNov 26, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/4602
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An attachment device including a cover plate (3) and a fastening element (10) is used for securing a structural component (1) to a solid foundation unit (12). The structural component (1) has an opening (2) formed of a round bore with two symmetrically arranged widening sections (7) located diametrically opposite one another and extending outwardly from the round bore. The cover plate (3) has projections (6) which extend into the widening sections (7).

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