Detachable connector for cabinets

A furniture fitting for detachable connection of first and second furniture components through abutting surfaces of said components, said fitting comprising:

• (a) an expansion dowel operable for insertion in a bore hole in a first of said furniture components along an axis perpendicular to the abutting surface of said first component, said dowel having a displaceable expansion bolt, one end of said bolt defining an engagement surface and an expandable portion disposed about said bolt, said expandable portions having dimensions such as to permit insertion in an unexpanded state in said bore hole and being expandable for anchoring in said bore hole upon axial displacement of said expansion bolt in the direction of the engagement surface end, and
• (b) a holding piece operable for insertion along an axis parallel to the abutting surface of the second of said furniture components in a recess in said second component communicating with said abutting surface, said holding piece having a base portion and a side wall portion with a slot being defined on said side wall portion, the internal edge portions of said slot having obliquely sloping surfaces operable to engage said engagement end of said bolt and, upon sliding movement of said abutting furniture surfaces, to displace said bolt relative to said expandable portion and thereby expand said expandable portion as said bolt follows said obliquely sloping surfaces.