Patent ID: 6789826
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: E05B,E05C,F16B,G06F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for providing releasable engagement between two structures, said system comprising:a stud extending outwardly from a first one of said structures along an axis, said stud having an outer surface oriented at an angle to said axis to define an outer diameter along at least an end portion of said stud; and a resilient member secured between surfaces of a second one of said structures, each of said surfaces being substantially perpendicular to said axis of said stud, said resilient member having a substantially torroidal configuration defining an opening, said opening having a relaxed state smaller than said outer diameter of said end portion of said stud; wherein said opening of said resilient member is resiliently expandable radially outwardly to permit passage of said end portion of said stud upon application of a force parallel to said axis; wherein said opening of said resilient member engages said outer surface of said stud when said resilient member is relaxed, thereby providing engagement between said structures; wherein one of said surfaces is a door and said resilient member is positioned adjacent the surface of the door; wherein said resilient member is positioned adjacent a surface of a door.