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Device for fixing a lightweight panel onto a support

US8220222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2006
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

These disclosed embodiments relates to a device for fixing a light-weight panel onto a support. Such device includes an insert including at least one flange, such insert being intended for receiving a fixing device of the bolt type.According to the disclosed embodiments, such flange has an outer surface including toothing elements and the device includes a part made of a ductile material including an opening for the passage of the fixing member. The toothing elements are intended for cooperating, upon fixing the panel onto the support, with the part made of a ductile material to allow such fixing without causing any deformation of the panel.

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