GB2611927A - Fastener - Google Patents
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- GB2611927A GB2611927A GB2300475.7A GB202300475A GB2611927A GB 2611927 A GB2611927 A GB 2611927A GB 202300475 A GB202300475 A GB 202300475A GB 2611927 A GB2611927 A GB 2611927A
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- fastener
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- 230000008878 coupling Effects 0.000 claims abstract 14
- 238000010168 coupling process Methods 0.000 claims abstract 14
- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 claims abstract 14
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 claims 5
- 239000000725 suspension Substances 0.000 claims 4
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 2
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 229910001297 Zn alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 1
- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 229910001092 metal group alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B37/00—Nuts or like thread-engaging members
- F16B37/04—Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
- F16B37/045—Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates specially adapted for fastening in channels, e.g. sliding bolts, channel nuts
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B37/00—Nuts or like thread-engaging members
- F16B37/08—Quickly-detachable or mountable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more parts; Nuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut
- F16B37/0871—Quickly-detachable or mountable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more parts; Nuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut engaging the bolt laterally, i.e. without the need to engage the end of the bolt
- F16B37/0892—Quickly-detachable or mountable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more parts; Nuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut engaging the bolt laterally, i.e. without the need to engage the end of the bolt in two or more pieces, e.g. assemblies made by two C-shaped nuts mutually interlocked, or retained by an additional member
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- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Clamps And Clips (AREA)
- Snaps, Bayonet Connections, Set Pins, And Snap Rings (AREA)
- Mutual Connection Of Rods And Tubes (AREA)
Abstract
A fastener for coupling an elongate member to an object with an elongate slot. The fastener comprises first and second parts, the first and second parts being configured to locate on opposing sides of the elongate member to provide a channel for receiving the elongate member. The first and second parts together comprising a retaining portion that includes a projection for retaining the fastener at least partially in the object. The length dimension of the channel defines a longitudinal axis, and the retaining portion is configured to be inserted through the elongate slot in the object and be rotated about the longitudinal axis to retain the fastener at least partially in the object. The fastener comprises coupling means for coupling the first part to the second part. The coupling means is configured to, when the first part is coupled to the second part, enable a limited amount of movement of the first part relative to the second part in a dimension substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The fastener comprises an interference surface arranged to abut against the object during rotation of the fastener, to urge the first part towards the second part.
Claims (28)
1. A fastener for coupling an elongate member to an object with an elongate slot, wherein the fastener comprises first and second parts, the first and second parts being configured to locate on opposing sides of the elongate member to provide a channel for receiving the elongate member, the first and second parts together comprising a retaining portion that includes a projection for retaining the fastener at least partially in the object, wherein: the length dimension of the channel defines a longitudinal axis, and the retaining portion is configured to be inserted through the elongate slot in the object and be rotated about the longitudinal axis to retain the fastener at least partially in the object; the fastener comprises coupling means for coupling the first part to the second part, the coupling means being configured to, when the first part is coupled to the second part, enable a limited amount of movement of the first part relative to the second part in a dimension substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and the fastener comprises an interference surface arranged to abut against the object during rotation of the fastener, to urge the first part towards the second part.
2. A fastener according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining portion of the fastener is configured for insertion into a rail slot of a rail strut, the rail slot including rails on each side of the rail slot.
3. A fastener according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first and second parts each include an abutment face, the abutment faces being for abutting against one another, and wherein the abutment faces are substantially planar.
4. A fastener according to claim 3, wherein the coupling means is configured to enable a limited amount of movement of the first part away from the second part in a dimension substantially perpendicular to the abutment faces.
5. A fastener according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the coupling means is configured to enable a limited amount of movement of the first part relative to the second part such that the planes of the substantially planar abutment faces of the first and second parts can remain substantially parallel during movement of the first part relative to the second part.
6. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the object with the elongate slot is a steel object, and first and second parts are made from a softer material than steel.
7. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second parts are made from a metal alloy.
8. A fastener according to claim 7, wherein the first and second parts are made from a zinc alloy.
9. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling means is arranged to extend between the first and second parts on both sides of the elongate member, when the first and second parts are located on opposing sides of the elongate member.
10. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling means is integrally formed with the first part and/or the second part.
11. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling means comprises first and second arms, wherein the first arm forms part of the first part and is configured to engage against the second part, and the second arm: forms part of the first part and is configured to engage against the second part, or forms part of the second part and is configured to engage against the first part.
12. A fastener according to claim 11, wherein the first arm includes a projection, which is arranged to abut against a stop on the second part.
13. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the channel includes a threaded portion comprising a helical thread for engaging with a threaded elongate member.
14. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining portion is configured to be inserted through the slot and be rotated substantially 90 degrees about the longitudinal axis to retain the fastener at least partially in the object.
15. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining portion extends to a larger extent in a first dimension than a second dimension, the first dimension being perpendicular to the second dimension, and both the first and second dimensions being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
16. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second parts together comprise a stop portion for preventing the fastener from passing fully through the slot.
17. A fastener according to claim 16 when dependent on claim 15, wherein the stop portion extends to a larger extent in both the first and second dimensions than the extent of the retaining portion in the second dimension.
18. A fastener according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the first and second parts together comprise a linking portion between the stop portion and the retaining portion.
19. A fastener according to claim 18, wherein the interference surface is provided on the linking portion and is arranged to abut against the rim of the slot.
20. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims when dependent on claim 16, wherein the fastener comprises a further interference surface, the further interference surface being provided on the retaining portion or the stop portion, and wherein the further interference surface is tapered and is arranged to abut against a surface of the rail strut adjacent to the slot during rotation of the fastener within the slot.
21. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second parts together comprise a grip portion, the grip portion including one or more planar surfaces on its external surface to enable a spanner or wrench to be received thereon.
22. A fastener according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling means comprises a resilient member for urging the first and second parts together.
23. A fastener according to claim 22, wherein the resilient member comprises a flexible ring.
24. A fastener according to claim 22 or 23, wherein the first and second parts together include a circumferentially disposed indent for receiving the resilient member .
25. A suspension system comprising the fastener of any of the preceding claims and the elongate member.
26. A suspension system according to claim 25 when dependent on claim 2, wherein the system includes the rail strut.
27. A suspension system according to claim 25 or 26 when dependent on claim 18, wherein the linking portion extends parallel to the first dimension of the retaining portion to the same extent as the width of the slot .
28. A suspension system according to claim 25 or 26 when dependent on claim 18, wherein the linking portion extends parallel to the first dimension of the retaining portion to a greater extent than the width of the slot.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBGB2008990.0A GB202008990D0 (en) | 2020-06-12 | 2020-06-12 | Fastener |
| GBGB2013887.1A GB202013887D0 (en) | 2020-09-03 | 2020-09-03 | Fastener |
| PCT/GB2021/051469 WO2021250432A1 (en) | 2020-06-12 | 2021-06-11 | Fastener |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB202300475D0 GB202300475D0 (en) | 2023-03-01 |
| GB2611927A true GB2611927A (en) | 2023-04-19 |
| GB2611927B GB2611927B (en) | 2024-06-05 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB2300475.7A Active GB2611927B (en) | 2020-06-12 | 2021-06-11 | Fastener |
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| GB (1) | GB2611927B (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2021250432A1 (en) |
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| US12196397B2 (en) * | 2022-11-15 | 2025-01-14 | Abl Ip Holding Llc | Rotating mounting clip |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US20100166525A1 (en) * | 2006-07-05 | 2010-07-01 | Dvorak Steven G | Quick attaching and detaching nut |
| EP2275694A1 (en) * | 2009-06-27 | 2011-01-19 | fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG | Fixing device for fixing screws to a fitting rail |
| FR2982293A1 (en) * | 2011-11-03 | 2013-05-10 | Lafarge Platres | Element for holding sleeve, has groove receiving sleeve during rotation of element in sleeve, where half-plates, half grooves and half-shoulders are chamfered according to plane parallel to opening plane of element |
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- 2021-06-11 WO PCT/GB2021/051469 patent/WO2021250432A1/en active Application Filing
- 2021-06-11 GB GB2300475.7A patent/GB2611927B/en active Active
Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20100166525A1 (en) * | 2006-07-05 | 2010-07-01 | Dvorak Steven G | Quick attaching and detaching nut |
| EP2275694A1 (en) * | 2009-06-27 | 2011-01-19 | fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG | Fixing device for fixing screws to a fitting rail |
| FR2982293A1 (en) * | 2011-11-03 | 2013-05-10 | Lafarge Platres | Element for holding sleeve, has groove receiving sleeve during rotation of element in sleeve, where half-plates, half grooves and half-shoulders are chamfered according to plane parallel to opening plane of element |
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| GB202300475D0 (en) | 2023-03-01 |
| GB2611927B (en) | 2024-06-05 |
| WO2021250432A1 (en) | 2021-12-16 |
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