Connecting element
US8025471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B37/068
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connecting element includes a tapered head, a shaft, and a neck portion connected between the head and the shaft. A circumference of the head decreases towards the neck portion to form a slanted guiding portion functioning as a slanted guiding portion. The shaft includes a resisting portion facing and connecting with the neck portion. The guiding portion, the neck portion, and the resisting portion corporately form a slot.
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