Anchor assembly with toggle for hollow walls
US9587661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B13/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anchor assembly (A) for hollow walls comprises an anchor body (400) and a toggle member (231) that is displaceable between a first position wherein the toggle member (231) is substantially aligned with the anchor body (400) such that the anchor assembly (A) can be inserted in the wall (W) via a cutting distal end (325) of the toggle member (231), and a second position wherein the toggle member (231) extends behind the wall (W) at an angle relative to the anchor body (400) which extends through the wall (W). The toggle member (231) is held captive in the first position but is released and then rotated to the second position by a fastener (218) introduced in the anchor body (400). The fastener (218) threadably engages the toggle member (231) thereby drawing the toggle member (231) against a hidden side of the wall (W).
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