Fasteners
US8714863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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21References
15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/75
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastener for a furniture jointing device is made in two parts. The first part (10), including head (12) and shank (11) portions, is made from a first material such as steel. The second part (13) is made from a second material such as zinc and is conveniently cast directly onto the first part (10). The second part (13) is made with thread formations to enable it to be anchored to a first furniture component (15). The head portion (12) of the first part (10) is designed to engage with a camming element (16) mounted in a second furniture component (18).
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