Patent ID: 6682250
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A position-adjustable fastening apparatus capable of maintaining a position of a first member with respect to a second member, wherein the first member defines a bore therein and the second member defines a bore therein, the position-adjustable fastener comprising:a cam receiver defining a grooved bore therein and including a plurality of bearing surfaces, wherein: the plurality of bearing surfaces are unequally spaced from a center of the bore of the cam receiver, and the cam receiver is disposed in the bore of the first member such that at least two of the plurality of bearing surfaces are proximate die wail of the bore through the first member, a cam defining a bore therethrough and including a grooved outer surface, wherein: the bore through the earn is eccentrically spaced from the grooved outer surface, and the cam is disposed in the opening of the cam receiver such that the grooved outer surface meshes with the grooved bore of the cam receiver; and a fastener, wherein: the fastener is disposed in the bore through the cam, and the fastener engages the bore through the second member.