Method of anchoring a connector element, a machine for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit
AssigneesIKEA Supply AG, Woodwelding AG
InventorsMuthumariappan SANKARAN, Mario LEHMANN, Laurent TORRIANI
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Abstract
A method of anchoring a connector element (10) in a receiving object (66) comprises inserting a distal end of the connector element (10) into a mounting hole in an insertion direction along an insertion axis; inserting a sleeve (36) comprising a thermoplastic material into the mounting hole, the sleeve (36) enclosing the connector element (10); and transferring energy to liquefy at least a portion of the thermoplastic material of the sleeve (36). A machine (500) configured for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit comprising a connector element (10) and a sleeve (36) comprising thermoplastic material.
Claims22
1-31. (canceled)
A connector element anchoring kit comprising a connector element configured to be anchored in a receiving object, the connector element having a body with a distal end for inserting into a mounting hole of the receiving object in an insertion direction along an insertion axis, and a proximal end provided with a first connector interface for engaging with a mating second connector interface, the connector element anchoring kit comprising a sleeve comprising a thermoplastic material, the sleeve having a distal end and a proximal end, and being configured to receive and enclose the connector element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.