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Fastener assembly

US8517238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22References

24Claims

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Assignee

BLACK & DECKER INC. · US

Inventors

Stefan Gensmann · Adenau, DE
Michael Kunz · Steinheim an der Murr, DE
Markus Rompel · Runkel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 19, 2010
Grant date	Aug 27, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 12, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B43/004
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener assembly includes an elongate fastener, and a support collar mounted on the elongate fastener. The support collar is shaped such that it has profiles on opposite sides of the elongate fastener that are asymmetric with respect to each other. The asymmetry may be an asymmetry in the number, shape, position, or size of recesses on two opposite sides of the elongate fastener. A plurality of fastener assemblies may be provided as a fastener strip, in which each support collar is joined to one or two adjacent support collars in a strip.

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