US4647262A
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Removable expanding fastener
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1986-02-13
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Granted: 1987-03-03
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Expires: 2006-02-13
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed here is a fastener made of synthetic resin or the like for removably fixing a plurality of plate-like members, said fastener comprising a female member and a male member, said female member comprising a base plate formed with a hole into which a shaft portion of said male member is inserted, a stopper of substantially W-shape in section provided with a pair of leg portions extending from a lower surface of said base plate along an edge portion of said hole and a link portion of substantially inversed U-shape in section for connecting said leg portions, and a pair of engagement projections inwardly projecting from an inner periphery of said hole; said male member comprising a head portion, a shaft portion provided with a neck portion downwardly extending from said head portion and a flat portion downwardly extending from said neck portion and adapted to be inserted into said hole, said flat portion being provided with a pair of stop projections and shoulders adapted to be engaged with said engagement projections at an upper portion thereof, said flat portion being formed with a hollow portion opened at a lower end thereof to thereby form a substantially sectionally rectangular cylindrical shape, wherein said link portion of said stopper is rotatably fitted in said hollow portion, and said leg portions and said link portion are elastically deformed to be spread and contracted in interlocking relation with each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Yokota
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/02; A; A47; A47B; A47B2230/00; A47B2230/0029; A47B2230/0044; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/42; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45482; Y10T24/45487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
A fastener made of synthetic resin or the like for removably fixing a plurality of plate-like members, said fastener comprising a female member and a male member, said female member comprising a base plate formed with a hole into which a shaft portion of said male member is inserted, a stopper of substantially W-shape in section provided with a pair of leg portions extending from a lower surface of said base plate along an edge portion of said hole and a link portion of substantially inversed U-shape in section for connecting said leg portions, and a pair of engagement projections inwardly projecting from an inner periphery of said hole; said male member comprising a head portion, a shaft portion provided with a neck portion downwardly extending from said head portion and a flat portion downwardly extending from said neck portion and adapted to be inserted into said hole, said flat portion being provided with a pair of stop projections and shoulders adapted to be engaged with said engagement projections at an upper portion thereof, said flat portion being formed with a hollow portion opened at a lower end thereof to thereby form a substantially sectionally rectangular cylindrical shape, wherein said link portion of said stopper is rotatably fitted in said hollow portion, and said leg portions and said link portion are elastically deformed to be spread and contracted in interlocking relation with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
A fastener made of synthetic resin or the like for removably fixing a plurality of plate-like members, said fastener comprising a female member and a male member, said female member comprising a base plate formed with a hole into which a shaft portion of said male member is inserted, a stopper of substantially W-shape in section provided with a pair of leg portions extending from a lower surface of said base plate along an edge portion of said hole and a link portion of substantially inversed U-shape in section for connecting said leg portions, and a pair of engagement projections inwardly projecting from an inner periphery of said hole; said male member comprising a head portion, a shaft portion provided with a neck portion downwardly extending from said head portion and a flat portion downwardly extending from said neck portion and adapted to be inserted into said hole, said flat portion being provided with a pair of stop projections and shoulders adapted to be engaged with said engagement projections at an upper portion thereof, said flat portion being formed with a hollow portion opened at a lower end thereof to thereby form a substantially sectionally rectangular cylindrical shape, wherein said link portion of said stopper is rotatably fitted in said hollow portion, and said leg portions and said link portion are elastically deformed to be spread and contracted in interlocking relation with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein there arm formed guides adapted to come into contact with a peripheral edge of mount holes of said plate-like members at a peripheral edge perpendicular to said stopper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein said leg portions are formed with outer arcuate surfaces having the same arc extending near to its lower portion and with slant surfaces inclined to an axis side of said hole at the lower portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein said leg portions are formed with inner arcuate surfaces having slant surfaces downwardly inclined near from its base to the axis side of said hole and also having vertical surfaces at its lower end portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein thin-walled portions are oppositely formed at the lower ends of said leg portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The fastener as defined in claim 2, wherein said guides are arcuately formed in a tongue-like shape as viewed in section with a predetermined thickness as extending from the peripheral edge of said hole perpendicular to said leg portions, and are adapted to come into contact with the peripheral edge of said mount holes of said plate-like members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein said neck portion has a predetermined diameter allowed to be inserted between both said engagement projections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein a width of the lower opening of said hollow portion in the direction of its long side is set to a value as permitting expansion of said link portion of said female member, while a width in the direction of its short side is set to a value as permitting insertion of said link portion having a predetermined width under its normal condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein said stop projections are formed with slits on both sides thereof, and are allowed to be elastically deformed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein said head portion is provided with a handle on an upper surface thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
245 words
A fastener made of synthetic resin or the like for removably fixing a plurality of plate-like members, said fastener comprising a female member and a male member, said female member comprising a base plate formed with a hole into which a shaft portion of said male member is inserted, a pair of opposed stoppers of substantially W-shape in section provided with a pair of leg portions extending from a lower surface of said base plate along an edge portion of said hole and a pair of engagement portions upwardly extending from lower ends of said leg portions and arranged in opposed relation with each other, and a pair of engagement projections inwardly projecting from an inner periphery of said hole; said male member comprising a head portion, a shaft portion provided with a neck portion downwardly extending from said head portion and a flat portion downwardly extending from said neck portion and adapted to be inserted into said hole, said flat portion being provided with a pair of stop projections and shoulders adapted to be engaged with said engagement projections at an upper portion thereof, said flat portion being formed with a hollow portion opened at a lower end thereof to thereby form a substantially sectionally rectangular cylindrical shape, wherein said engagement portions of said stopper are rotatably fitted in said hollow portion, and said leg portions and said engagement portions are elastically deformed to be spread and contracted in interlocking relation with each other.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
245 words
A fastener made of synthetic resin or the like for removably fixing a plurality of plate-like members, said fastener comprising a female member and a male member, said female member comprising a base plate formed with a hole into which a shaft portion of said male member is inserted, a pair of opposed stoppers of substantially W-shape in section provided with a pair of leg portions extending from a lower surface of said base plate along an edge portion of said hole and a pair of engagement portions upwardly extending from lower ends of said leg portions and arranged in opposed relation with each other, and a pair of engagement projections inwardly projecting from an inner periphery of said hole; said male member comprising a head portion, a shaft portion provided with a neck portion downwardly extending from said head portion and a flat portion downwardly extending from said neck portion and adapted to be inserted into said hole, said flat portion being provided with a pair of stop projections and shoulders adapted to be engaged with said engagement projections at an upper portion thereof, said flat portion being formed with a hollow portion opened at a lower end thereof to thereby form a substantially sectionally rectangular cylindrical shape, wherein said engagement portions of said stopper are rotatably fitted in said hollow portion, and said leg portions and said engagement portions are elastically deformed to be spread and contracted in interlocking relation with each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
71 words
The fastener as defined in claim 11, wherein a width of the lower opening of said hollow portion in the direction of its long side is set to a value as permitting expansion of said engagement portions of the female member, while a width in the direction of its short side is set to a value as permitting insertion of said engagement portions having a predetermined width under its normal condition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-03-02 | 1990-09-01 | 1991-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-02 | 1994-09-01 | 1995-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-02 | 1998-09-01 | 1999-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |