Patent ID: 6254302
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: F16B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A connector for use in selectively connecting an associated plate element to an associated support member, the connector comprising:a first connector member including a first base portion adapted for connection to the associated plate element, the first connector member forming a pocket having an opening defining an insertion slot leading into the pocket;an elongate holding element adapted for connection to the associated support member, the elongate holding element defining a longitudinal axis and terminating in a first free end, the holding element carrying a first flange member adjacent the first free end of the elongate holding element, the first flange member being selectively received in said pocket when the first connector member and the holding element are brought together in an intermated rest position by relative movement between the first member and the holding element in a direction transverse to said longitudinal axis; and,an elastic region arranged on the first connector member, the elastic region including a holding zone adapted to engage the first free end of the holding element when the first connector member and the holding element are disposed in said intermated rest position, the holding zone being connected to said first base portion by at least two resilient arm members.