Patent ID: 8197169
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. An anchor system for a hollow wall or ceiling comprising: an anchor portion having a flange and a penetrating portion extending from a rear surface of the flange, the penetrating portion having a fixed sleeve extending from the rear surface of the flange and a pivoting locking leg connected to the fixed sleeve by a hinge, the fixed sleeve having a sleeve opening extending longitudinally therethrough, the pivoting locking leg having a stub extending from a rear surface thereof to retain the penetrating portion rigid as the anchor is inserted into the wall or ceiling; and a pin portion having a body and including a flexible shaft extending from the body, the pin portion having an actuating element extending transversely from the shaft, the pin portion further including an opening in the body, spaced from the flexible shaft; and a secondary locking pin, wherein when the pin portion is inserted into the sleeve opening, the actuating portion contacts the stub to separate the pivoting locking leg from the fixed sleeve portion and to pivot the pivoting locking leg portion toward an inner surface of the wall or ceiling, and wherein rotating the pin engages the actuating element at the heel with the stub to lock the leg in place, the shaft flexing to accommodate rotation of the leg more than or less than 90 degrees to secure the leg against the inner surface, and wherein the secondary locking pin is inserted through the pin portion body opening into the hollow wall or ceiling to prevent rotation of the pin portion relative to the anchor portion.