Patent ID: 6045291
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for transmitting forces between two joined parts, comprising:(i) a connection element adapted to be introduced into two corresponding openings in the two joined parts, said connection element comprising:a connection head with a first undercut running obliquely with respect to the direction of transmission of force,a connection shank which starts from the connection head and has an enlarged portion having a second undercut facing the first undercut,a guard element which envelops the connection shank in the region of the enlarged portion and is adapted to rest in surface contact on the outer surface of the enlarged portion,a longitudinal slot which starts from a shank end surface of the connection element, runs in the direction of transmission of force and extends to the height of the enlarged portion, and(ii) a spreading element which spreads the connection shank in the region of the enlarged portion and is adapted to be introduced into a receiving portion of the connection element which starts from an end surface of the connection element, runs in the direction of transmission of force and extends to the height of the longitudinal slot, wherein:the connection shank is constructed in such a way that, before the introduction of the spreading element into the receiving portion of the connection element, the connection shank is adapted to be applied with the second undercut in surface contact on a second contact surface that is operatively connected to the second joined part.