Storm shutter stud fastener with quick release arm
US7438336B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/702
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A storm shutter stud fastening mechanism that includes a quick release for fast and easy removal of conventional storm shutters from a window or door from the inside of a structure in the event of an emergency by allowing occupants of the building to manually disengage a fastening stud from an anchor. The stud mechanism includes an anchor body that receives an actuating arm having prongs at one end that engage and fasten the stud to the anchor body. However, when the arm is when rotated or pivoted from one side to the other, the engaging prongs are spread by stops inside the anchor body, thereby expanding the prong distance, releasing a stud secured between them.
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