Retaining structure
US8104989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/559
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retaining structure is used to retain a wooden first part and a wooden second part together and includes a retainer fitted to a recess of the first part, and a fastening member to be engaged to the second part. The fastening member has a plurality of wings formed on two sides of an acting end thereof. A number of recessed portions is mounted between front and rear sides of the fastening member and spaced apart from each other, and the fastening member further includes a plurality of raised portions. The recessed and raised portions are arranged longitudinally or horizontally between the front and rear sides of the acting end of the fastening member.
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