Fastener having improved penetration capability
US7033122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B15/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A metal piercing fastener having an elongated flat body having first and second surfaces with a heat at one end and a piercing point at the other. The thickness dimension of the flat body is greater proximate the head proximate the point. The first and second surfaces of the body are devoid of protrusions extending outwardly therefrom.
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