Patent ID: 6733202
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A quick-connect fastener for removably fastening a component, said quick-connect fastener comprising:a) a base member; b) a shaft extending through said base member said shaft having a longitudinal axis, said shaft and said base member being displaceable with relation to each other from a first position to a second position, wherein: i) in said first position said shaft and said base member are positioned relative to each other to cause fastening of the component; ii) in said second position said shaft and said base member are positioned relative to each other to allow removal of the component; c) locking mechanism including first and second mating parts, one of said mating parts being mounted to said shaft, the other of said mating parts being mounted to said base member, said first mating part being movable both angularly and in a direction along said longitudinal axis of said shaft with relation to said second mating part between a lock position, wherein said shaft and said base member are in said first position, and a release position, wherein said shaft and said base member are in said second position, said locking mechanism being responsive to said movement of said first mating part with relation to said second mating part between said lock position and said release position to cause a relative movement between said shaft and said base member along said longitudinal axis to vary a spacing between said shaft and said base member.