Patent ID: 6540461
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
A retaining member adapted for securing first and second object members, the retaining member comprising:a clamping member comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion having a larger diameter than the lower portion, a receiving slot extending through the longitudinal length of the clamping member, inclined locating blocks positioned on the upper portion to surround the receiving slot, the lower portion comprises a plurality of resilient retaining plates positioned around the receiving slot and separated by retracting slot channels, the lower portion further comprises shoulder portions having a diameter larger than that of the lower portion and bottom portions forming a diameter smaller than that of the receiving slot; a retaining rod member comprising an annular cover having a position limit retaining plate disposed on a lower rim of the annular cover, a retaining rod extending from the annular cover, an extending rod having a smaller diameter than that of the retaining rod, convex retaining points concentrically positioned on the retaining rod; and the retaining rod extends into the receiving slot of the clamping member and pushes the resilient retaining plates apart so that the retaining member assembled by joining the joint clamping member and the retaining rod member is secured together after the position limit retaining plate interlocks the retaining rod member with at least one of the inclined locating blocks of the joint clamping member.