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System and expansion apparatus

US8767389B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2011
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/70
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a first apparatus and a second apparatus. The first apparatus includes a first surface, a depression in the first surface, and a first connector disposed on the first surface. The depression has a bottom with a hole through which a screw for assembling the apparatus is passed and accommodates the head of the screw. The second apparatus includes a second surface facing the first surface when the first apparatus is detachably attached, a second connector disposed on the second surface and engaging with the first connector, and a protrusion fixed into the depression when the first apparatus is attached.

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