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Method and apparatus for assembling parts

  • US 4,898,493 A
  • Filed: 03/16/1989
  • Issued: 02/06/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for joining parts together in spaced relationship such as opposed panels which comprises:

  • (a) a plurality of carrier elements,(b) a plurality of receiver elements,(c) means on said elements to interlock in engagement when said elements are moved axially into a juxtaposed position,(d) a first part fastened to one or more carrier elements by conventional fastening means,(e) a second part fastened to one or more receiver elements by conventional fastening means,(f) said parts being joined together when said carrier element and receiver element are moved together,(g) said carrier elements comprising a hollow cylindrical body portion having a perforate top to receive bolt fasteners and resilient, dependent leg portions, a lateral latch projection on each of said leg portions, and(h) said receiver elements comprising a hollow cylindrical body portion dimensioned to have a sliding fit with said carrier element, and apertures formed in the wall of said receiver elements to receive said latch portions in an interlock engagement when said elements are telescoped together.

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