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Method and apparatus for fastening steel framing with self-locking nails

US7014408B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2004
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S411/913
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A harpoon nail having two or more sets of teeth on opposite sides of fingers that deform while penetrating the framing members. The teeth engage with a bottom surface to fasten the framing members together. A piercing nail having sets of teeth on two edges penetrates through framing members and the teeth engage with a bottom surface to fasten the framing members together. A piercing nail with a spring member that deforms as the nail penetrates through framing members engages with a bottom surface to fasten the framing members together. A self-locking nail having two members that move relative to one another when penetrating through framing members fastens the framing members together.

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