Fastener and fastener assembly
US9816690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a fastener and a fastener assembly. The fastener includes a position limit column, an elastic member, and at least one fastening hook. The elastic member is disposed at a bottom portion of the position limit column, the first fixing member includes a fastening hole disposed at a portion corresponding to the fastening hook, and the first fixing member includes a position limit hole disposed at a portion corresponding to the position limit column. When the fastener moves to a predetermined position, the position limit column falls into the position limit hole and the fastening hook engages with the fastening hole, thus, the fastener is fixedly connected with the first fixing member. This kind of fastener has a simple structure and does not need screws for mounting.
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