Fastener for cover member and cover assembly comprised thereof
US8196612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7036
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rigid fastener, for securing to one another adjacent portions of a cover member made of resiliently deformable material, has an end portion with an outward end section of relatively small outside diameter and an axially adjacent inward section of relatively large outside diameter. The end portion of the fastener is engagable in either of two positions in a corresponding recess formed into at least one of the adjacent portions of the cover piece, affording a high level of holding power in its fully inserted position and affording a low level of holding power in a partially inserted position.
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