Fasteners and other assemblies

Details Fasteners and other assemblies Fasteners and other assemblies

2004-11-17

2009-11-03

Lavinder, Jack W. (Department: 3677)

Locks

Operating mechanism

Using a powered device

C024S602000, C024S603000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07610783

ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses several types of fastener, fastening systems, fastener assemblies and related areas.In particular, the invention discloses a releasable fastening system (150) which has a pin (152) with a locking cavity (163). The pin is intended for insertion in an aperture (154). A locking means (158, 160) engages the locking cavity (163) of the pin (152) when the pin (152) is received in the aperture (154). The system (150) also includes unlocking means (162) which includes material adapted to contract when activated. When a material contracts, engagement means (158) included in the locking means (158, 160), disengage the locking cavity (154).

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