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Embedded receiver for fasteners

US9080291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2012
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/8305
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A receiver plate for embedding within a fastener target area of a fabricated body is disclosed, with the receiver plate providing tri-axial motion resistance for a fastener that may be inserted into the fabricated body and through the receiver plate at an imprecisely determined location within the fastener target area. Also disclosed is a fabricated body adapted for insertion of fasteners within a target area comprising a molded body portion, and a receiver plate embedded within the molded body portion in a target area. Further disclosed is a fastener and receiver plate for use with a body in which the receiver plate is embedded, wherein the fastener has a head, a shaft and a tapered tip.

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