Quick connect anchor
US7413371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7176
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick connect anchor 20 for attachment to a cooperating fastener 110, the anchor including: a plate 30 configured to be placed over the fastener and configured to be moved in a first direction from a free position to a locked position; and a resilient blocking member 50 movable with the plate from a first position, in which the resilient member is free from the fastener, to an engaged position in engagement with a portion of the fastener, to resiliently connect the plate with the fastener when the plate is in its locked position.
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