Joints and connections – Member ends joined by inserted section – Fluted or splined section
Patent
1998-03-03
2000-03-28
Melius, Terry Lee
Joints and connections
Member ends joined by inserted section
Fluted or splined section
403326, 403397, 403DIG10, 24297, 24453, 411509, 411913, F16B 700
Patent
active
060422963
ABSTRACT:
A fastener connects panel members in a flush position. The fastener includes a pair of connecting members which are snap-fit within apertures provided within each of the panel members for securing the panel members together. The fastener also disconnects the panel members when secured together. For this purpose, at least one of the connecting members is removable from the panel member aperture to disconnect the panel members. The fastener allows the panels to be assembled together and disassembled quickly and with little or no tooling.
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Frame William R.
Ulisse Ralph
Wiedmann William A.
Wittig J. Michael
Melius Terry Lee
Miller William L.
Southco Inc.
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