Patent ID: 6276867
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: A47B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A camming element for a device for forming a joint between two members, the camming element comprising a body which has an axis of rotation and defines a generally centrally disposed cavity for receiving a head portion of an elongate fastening element, an opening through which said head portion can be inserted into said cavity and a slot extending from said opening about said body for receiving a neck portion of said fastening element so that when, in use, the camming element is rotated in one direction about said axis of rotation with said head portion received in said cavity, said body further defining at least one camming surface which is adapted for engaging said head portion and having, in a lengthwise direction thereof, an arcuate profile which is configured such that rotation of the camming element in said one direction causes longitudinal movement of said fastening element towards said axis of rotation and said slot further is adapted to permit said rotation in said one direction through an angle of at least 190 degrees.