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US 5,489,175 AGranted
Flush-mounting right-angle fastener
OwnerGeorge R. Winton, IIIinventor
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Abstract
A self-clinching fastener used to join two sheet materials together at a right angle. The self-clinching fastener is of the flush-mounting type and thus provides for a smooth cosmetic appearance when installed.
Claims3
A self-clinching fastener for joining two sheet materials at a right angle, said self-clinching fastener comprising a body:
- first and second surfaces on said body spaced apart and parallel to one another;
- a first land extending beyond said first surface in a first direction perpendicular to said first surface;
- a second land extending beyond said second surface in a second direction perpendicular to said second surface;
- a third surface perpendicular to said first and second surfaces and extending from said first land to said second land;
- a first undercut groove formed between said first surface and said first land;
- a second undercut groove formed between said second surface and said second land;
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- a threaded hole located at said first surface, said threaded hole extends parallel to said third surface.
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