Wall fixing device
OwnerChristopher Goodenoughinventor
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Abstract
A fixing device for attaching a fastener to a wall, the device comprising a body having a fastener receiving aperture defined therein; and at least two arms pivotably mounted to the body between: a retracted position in which the device is insertable into an opening in a wall from a first side of the wall; and, an extended position in which the arms bear against a second side of the wall to inhibit removal of the device from the opening; in which the arms are configured to be retained in the extended position by a fastener inserted in the fastener-receiving aperture.
Claims22
A fixing device for attaching a fastener to a wall, the device comprising:
- a body having a fastener receiving aperture defined therein, the aperture defining a main axis of the fixing device;
- and,
- at least two arms pivotably mounted to the body between:
- a retracted position in which the device is insertable into an opening in a wall from a first side of the wall;
- and,
- an extended position in which the arms bear against a second side of the wall to inhibit removal of the device from the opening;
- wherein the body is constructed from a deformed sheet material.
A fixing device according to any preceding claim, wherein the body comprises an internal thread member mounted thereto, wherein the fastener engaged the internal thread in use.
A fixing device according to any preceding claim, wherein the base portion defines the aperture.
A fixing device for attaching a fastener to a wall, the device comprising:
- a body having a fastener receiving aperture defined therein, the aperture defining a main axis of the fixing device;
- and,
- at least two arms pivotably mounted to the body between:
- a retracted position in which the device is insertable into an opening in a wall from a first side of the wall;
- and,
- an extended position in which the arms bear against a second side of the wall to inhibit removal of the device from the opening;
- a length-adjusting element configured for assembly with the body, the length adjusting element having a first position in which the fixing device has a first axial length, and a second position in which the fixing device has a second axial length different to the first.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.