Connecting element, and mounting assembly using the same
US7198424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/66
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A connecting element with substantially U-shaped cross-section has a U-shape having two free ends and a connecting region connecting the free ends with one another and having at least one engaging element provided and formed to engage an associated edge of an undercut groove of a first part to be connected by the connecting element, the U shape having at least one second engaging element located near one of the free ends and provided and formed to laterally engage in an associated recess of a second part to be connected by the connecting element, wherein the at least one second engaging element protrudes from an associated one of the free ends of the U shape in a direction away from the other of the free ends of the U shape.
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