Connecting element, and mounting assembly using the same

Details Connecting element, and mounting assembly using the same Connecting element, and mounting assembly using the same

2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Interfitted members with external bridging piece

C403S286000, C403S292000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10979473

ABSTRACT:
A connecting element with substantially U-shaped cross-section has a U-shape having two free ends and a connecting region connecting the free ends with one another and having at least one engaging element provided and formed to engage an associated edge of an undercut groove of a first part to be connected by the connecting element, the U shape having at least one second engaging element located near one of the free ends and provided and formed to laterally engage in an associated recess of a second part to be connected by the connecting element, wherein the at least one second engaging element protrudes from an associated one of the free ends of the U shape in a direction away from the other of the free ends of the U shape.

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