Stackable fastener
US9377135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B27/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stackable fastener is provided for mounting to a substrate having a non-threaded hole or for affixing to similar fasteners. The stackable fastener includes a body having a central bore, and a force member rotatable within the body's central bore. In addition, the fastener includes a plurality of fingers which extend axially from the fastener's body. Rotation of the force member causes the fingers to extend radially outward to lock within a substrate hole or within the central bore of a similar stackable fastener.
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