Fastener
US8037582B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fastener including: a fastener body including: a cylindrical portion having an insertion hole formed therethrough; and a locking portion protruding outward from the cylindrical portion; and an unlocking member inserted into the insertion hole, wherein the locking portion is inserted into an attachment hole of an attachment object from a front side thereof, and exposed from a rear side of the attachment hole, wherein the locking portion has an elastic claw locked to an edge of the attachment hole at the rear side, wherein the elastic claw is elastically reducible in diameter, wherein the unlocking member is movable in a position rearward of the elastic claw, and wherein the locking portion is reduced in diameter when the unlocking member is pushed.
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