GB2200966A - Anchors - Google Patents
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- GB2200966A GB2200966A GB08802147A GB8802147A GB2200966A GB 2200966 A GB2200966 A GB 2200966A GB 08802147 A GB08802147 A GB 08802147A GB 8802147 A GB8802147 A GB 8802147A GB 2200966 A GB2200966 A GB 2200966A
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- extending
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- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 238000004873 anchoring Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000004677 Nylon Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 229920001778 nylon Polymers 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 5
- 239000004743 Polypropylene Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000001746 injection moulding Methods 0.000 description 3
- -1 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 229920001155 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000000465 moulding Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000004901 spalling Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000000284 resting effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000725 suspension Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B13/00—Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose
- F16B13/12—Separate metal or non-separate or non-metal dowel sleeves fastened by inserting the screw, nail or the like
- F16B13/124—Separate metal or non-separate or non-metal dowel sleeves fastened by inserting the screw, nail or the like fastened by inserting a threaded element, e.g. screw or bolt
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Abstract
The nail plug 100 shown comprises a plastic cylindrical body 101 having an internal longitudinally extending bore extending from one, head, end 104 and a nail-like member 105 mounted in the bore 102. The body 101 has a right cylindrical part 106 extending from the head end 104. The other end 107 of the body 101 has a plurality of, in the embodiment shown, two legs 108 which are separated by a longitudinally extending slot 109. The other end 107 of the body 101 terminates in substantially a frusto-conical configuration 110. The external surface of each leg 108 has a series of longitudinally spaced gripping means in the form of radial extending ridges 111. The legs 108 taper towards the longitudinal axis of the body 101 between adjacent ridges 111, and in a direction towards the other end 107 of the body 101. There is a tapered portion 112 extending between the end of the cylindrical part 106 opposite the head 104 and the adjacent ridge 111, the slot 109 extending through the tapered portion 112 and terminating at the end of the right cylindrical part 106 of the body 101. <IMAGE>
Description
ANCHORS
The invention relates to apparatus for anchoring a member to a surface by passing through a hole in the member into an aligned hole in a body bounded by said surface. It will be understood herein that reference to a hole in the member includes reference to an associated hole, for example in a suspension bracket for the member.
According to the invention there is provided apparatus for anchoring a member to a surface by passing through a hole in the member into an aligned hole in a body bounded by said surface, comprising a plastic body having an internal longitudinally extending bore extending from one end and a nail-like member mounted in the bore, the other end of the body having a plurality of legs adjacent ones of which are separated by a longitudinally extending slot, the body having projecting means whereby to obviate rotation of the apparatus in use.
The projecting means may comprise resilient tangs.
There may be two sets of resilient tangs spaced apart over the length of the body.
The or each tang may project from a respective cut away part of the body.
Each leg may have a series of longitudinally spaced gripping means on its external surface and the body may include a tapered portion between a cylindrical portion thereof and the gripping means and the slot may extend from the widest part of the tapered portion.
There may be two legs, separated by a diametral slot of the body, which is cylidrical.
The other end of the body may terminate in a substantially frusto-conical nose configuration.
The one end may include a frusto-conical head spaced from the body by an integral connector.
There may be anti-rotational means on the external surface of the body.
The bore may terminate at the tapered portion.
The other end of the body may terminate in a frusto-conical configuration.
The one end may terminate in a frusto-conical head.
The bore may extend over substantially the whole length of the body.
The gripping means may comprise a series of spaced radial ribs on the legs, and the external surface of the legs may converge towards the longitudinal axis of the body in a direction towards the other end thereof between adjacent ridges.
The body may be made from polypropylene, preferably by injection moulding.
Apparatus embodying the invention is hereinafter described, by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a frame anchor according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a side elevational view of the anchor of Fig.1, but rotated through 900 about the longitudinal axis in relation to that
Fig;
Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view on line W-W of Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is a transverse cross-sectional view on line Y-Y of Fig. 1;
Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a nail plug according to the invention;
Fig. 6 is a side elevational view of the nail plug of Fig. 5, but rotated through 900 about the longitudinal axis in relation to that
Fig;
Fig. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view on line W-W of Fig.5; and
Fig. 8 is a transverse sectional view on line Y-Y of Fig. 5.
Referring firstly to Figs. 1 to 4 of the drawings, the apparatus 1 shown is in the form of a frame anchor comprising a plastic cylindrical body 2 having an internal longitudinally extending bore 3 extending from one, head, end 6 and a nail-like member 4 mounted in the bore 3. The body 2 has a right cylindrical part 5 extending from the head end 6. The other end 7 of the body 2 has a plurality of, in the embodiment shown, two legs 8 which are separated by a longitudinally extending slot 9. The other end 7 of the body 2 terminates in a nose 10. The external surface of each leg 8 has a series of longitudinally spaced gripping means in the form of radial extending ridges 11. The legs 8 taper towards the longitudinal axis of the body 2 between adjacent ridges 11, and in a direction towards the other end 7 of the body 2.There is a tapered portion 12 extending between the end of the cylindrical part 5 opposite the head 6 and the adjacent ridge 11, the slot 9 extending through the tapered portion 12 and terminating at the end of the right cylindrical part 5 of the body 2.
The body has projecting means in the form of spaced tangs 13 whereby to obviate rotation of the apparatus 1 in use. There are two sets of resilient tangs 13 spaced apart over the length of the body 2, one set being adjacent a shoulder 14 and one set adjacent the tapered portion -12. Each tang 13 projects from a cut away portion 15 of the body and is formed integrally therewith during manufacture as by moulding.
The bore 3 in the body terminates at the tapered portion 12 at the end thereof remote from the head end 6.
The body 2 is made as by injection moulding of nylone or polypropylene. The nail-like member 4 is of metal, and has thread-like serrations on the shank and a slot in the head. The nail 4 extends from the body 2 as shown, the tip resting at the (blind) end of the bore 3, which is tapered.
In use to secure a member to a surface such as a wall, a bore is drilled or otherwise formed in the wall, and another through the member, the diameters of the holes being just greater than that of the body. The tangs then project to a greater extent than the diameter of the hole. The member 1 is offered up to the wall so that it rests on the surface with the holes aligned. The apparatus 1 is then inserted into the wall through the aligned holes as far as the head 13 (the bore in the wall having been formed to accommodate the full length of the body 2). The resilient tangs are forced against their natural resilience towards the longitudinal axis of the apparatus.
The nail 4 is then screwed into the body 2, this action forcing the legs 8 apart so that the ridges 11 grip into the material of the wall surrounding the bore.
The nail 4 is screwed in as far as the head 13, which is in any event contacting the member. When the nail 4 is fully home, the member is securely anchored to the wall. The screw on the nail shank and the slot in the head enable the nail 4 to be removed by unscrewing should it be desired to remove the member from the wall.
The natural resilience of the tangs 13 ensures that they do not cause spalling of the material of the wall, as the ridges 11 can do, and also grip the wall surrounding the hole and obviate any rotation of the apparatus 1 as a whole, so maintaining a firm fixing, or allowing the nail to be removed.
The material of the legs 8 is concave, and this concavity assists in passage of the nail 4 into the legs to expand them for anchorage. The depth of the concavity is shown by line 19 in Fig.
3.
Referring now to Figs. 5 to 8, there is shown apparatus 100 in the form of a nail plug.
The nail plug 100 shown comprises a plastic cylindrical body 101 having an internal longitudinally extending bore 102 extending from one, head, end 104 and a nail-like member 105 mounted in the bore 102. The body 101 has a right cylindrical part 106 extending from the head end 104. The other end 107 of the body 101 has a plurality of, in the embodiment shown, two legs 108 which are separated by a longitudinally extending slot 109. The other end 107 of the body 101 terminates in substantially a frusto-conical configuration 110. The external surface of each leg 108 has a series of longitudinally spaced gripping means in the form of radial extending ridges 111. The legs 108 taper towards the longitudinal axis of the body 101 between adjacent ridges 111, and in a direction towards the other end 107 of the body 101. There is a tapered portion 112 extending between the end of the cylindrical part 106 opposite the head 104 and the adjacent ridge 111, the slot 109 extending through the tapered portion 112 and terminating at the end of the right cylindrical part 106 of the body 101.
The body has projecting means in the form of spaced tangs 113 whereby to obviate rotation of the apparatus 100 in use. There are two sets of resilient tangs 113 spaced apart over the length of the body 102, one set being adjacent a shoulder 114 and one set adjacent the tapered portion 112. Each tang 113 projects from a cut away portion 115 of the body and is formed integrally therewith during manufacture as by moulding.
The bore 102 in the body 101 termiantes at the tapered portion 112 at the end thereof remote from the head end 104.
The head end 104 of the body 101 termiates in a frusto-conical recess or head 114.
The body 101 is made by injection moulding of nylone or polypropylene, and the sprue 116 is shown at the end 107 where it holds the legs 108 together. The nail-like member 105 is of metal, and has thread-like serrations on the shank and a slot (not shown) in the head. The nail 105 extends from the body 101 as shown, the tip terminating adjacent the portion 112. The bore 102 tapers to be of progressively less diameter than the nail 105 as it nears the sprue 116. The bore 102 extends over the whole length of the body 101.
In use to secure a member to a surface such as a wall, a bore is drilled or otherwise formed in the wall, and another through the member, the diameters of the holes being just greater than that of the body. The tangs then project to a greater extent than the diameter of the hole. The member 100 is offered up to the wall so that it rests on the surface with the holes aligned. me apparatus 100 is then inserted into the wall through the aligned holes as far as the head (the bore in the wall having been formed to accommodate the full length of the body 102). The resilient tangs are forced against their natural resilience towards the longitudinal axis of the apparatus.
The nail 105 is then screwed into the body 101, this action forcing the legs 108 apart so that the ridges 111 grip into the material of the wall surrounding the bore. The nail 105 is hammered in as far as the head 114,' which is in any event contacting the member. When the nail 105 is fully home, the member is securely anchored to the wall. The screw on the nail shank and the slot in the head enable the nail 105 to be removed by unscrewing should it be desired to remove the member from the wall.
The nail 104 is screwed in as far as the head, which is in any event contacting the member. When the nail 104 is full home, the member is securely anchored t6 the wall. The screw on the nail shank and the slot in the head enable the nail 104 to be removed by unscrewing should it be desired to remove the member from the wall.
The natural resilience of the tangs 113 ensures that they do not cause spalling of the material of the wall, as the ridges 111 can do, and also grip the wall surrounding the hole and obviate any rotation of the apparatus 100 as a whole, so maintaining a firm fixing, or allowing the nail to be removed.
Claims (16)
1. Apparatus for anchoring a member to a surface by passing through a hole in the member into an aligned hole in a body bounded by said surface, comprising a plastic body having an internal longitudinally extending bore extending from one end and a nail-like member mounted in the bore, the other end of the body having a plurality of legs adjacent ones of which are separated by a longitudinally extending slot, the body having projecting means whereby to obviate rotation of the apparatus in use.
2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, the projecting means comprising resilient tangs.
3. Apparatus according to Claim 2, there being two sets of resilient tangs spaced apart over the length of the body.
4. Apparatus according to Claim 3, the or each tang projecting from a respective cut away part of the body.
5. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, each leg having a series of longitudinally spaced gripping means on its external surface, and the body including a tapered portion between a cylindrical portion thereof and the gripping means and the slot extending from the widest part of the tapered portion.
6. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, there being two legs, separated by a diametral slot of the body, which is cylindrical.
7. Apparatus according to Claim 6, the other end of the body terminating in a substantially truncated conical nose configuration.
8. Apparatus according to Claim 7, the one end including a frusto-conical head spaced from the body by an integral connector.
9. Apparatus according to Claim 8, there being anti-rotational means on the external surface of the body.
10. Apparatus according to any of Claims 6 to 9, the bore terminating at the tapered portion.
11. Apparatus according to Claim 6, the other end of the body terminating in a frusto-conical configuration.
12. Apparatus according to Claim 11, the one end terminating in a frusto-conical head.
13. Apparatus according to Claim 11 or Claim 12, the bore extending over substantially the whole length of the body.
14. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, the gripping means comprising a series of spaced radial ribs on the legs, the external surface of the legs converging towards the longitudinal axis of the body in a direction towards the other end thereof between adjacent ridges.
15. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, the body being made from nylon.
16. Apparatus for anchoring a member to a surface by passing through a hole in the member into an aligned hole in a body bounded by said surface, substantially as hereinbefore defined with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB878703058A GB8703058D0 (en) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-02-11 | Anchors |
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GB2200966A true GB2200966A (en) | 1988-08-17 |
GB2200966B GB2200966B (en) | 1991-07-17 |
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GB8802147A Expired - Fee Related GB2200966B (en) | 1987-02-11 | 1988-02-01 | Anchors |
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Cited By (8)
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DE4116173A1 (en) * | 1991-05-17 | 1992-11-19 | Fischer Artur Werke Gmbh | Screw dowel fixing element for thin metal plates - has extension of dowel sitting on borehole base to prevent turning |
EP0524136A1 (en) * | 1991-06-25 | 1993-01-20 | HILTI Aktiengesellschaft | Expansion plug |
US6877274B2 (en) * | 2002-09-11 | 2005-04-12 | Ramon A. Fiveash | Tree stand |
FR2865249A1 (en) * | 2004-01-15 | 2005-07-22 | Pont Sur Seine Ind | Anchoring dowel for heavy load e.g. parabolic type antenna support, has shaft comprising middle section surrounded by tubular sections equipped with anchoring splines that form off-set external to shaft under impulsion of fixation screw |
CN1316171C (en) * | 1999-11-29 | 2007-05-16 | 黑夜之星投资公司 | Metal piercing fastener |
ITNA20110007A1 (en) * | 2011-02-01 | 2012-08-02 | Tecfi S P A | "EXPANDABLE EXTENDABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL" |
US11478100B2 (en) | 2019-05-06 | 2022-10-25 | Cinco Plastics, Inc. | Christmas tree stand |
EP4293242A1 (en) * | 2022-06-14 | 2023-12-20 | SIHGA GmbH | Frame dowel |
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GB1092317A (en) * | 1964-09-29 | 1967-11-22 | Fischer Artur | Plastics wall plug |
GB1288543A (en) * | 1969-01-28 | 1972-09-13 | ||
GB2051995A (en) * | 1979-07-04 | 1981-01-21 | Coupe R | Wall plug |
GB1584372A (en) * | 1976-07-07 | 1981-02-11 | Schefer A | Expansion fixing plug |
EP0113893A1 (en) * | 1982-12-16 | 1984-07-25 | HILTI Aktiengesellschaft | Plastic expansion bolt |
EP0131747A1 (en) * | 1983-06-22 | 1985-01-23 | BWM Dübel + Montagetechnik GmbH | Plate fastening device with a dowel |
EP0171745A1 (en) * | 1984-08-10 | 1986-02-19 | Alfons Knoche | Fastener set consisting of a plastic dowel and a fastening screw |
GB2171481A (en) * | 1985-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | Moss Plc Robert | Expansion anchor |
GB2182995A (en) * | 1985-09-27 | 1987-05-28 | Dom Holdings Plc | Anchors |
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GB1092317A (en) * | 1964-09-29 | 1967-11-22 | Fischer Artur | Plastics wall plug |
GB1288543A (en) * | 1969-01-28 | 1972-09-13 | ||
GB1584372A (en) * | 1976-07-07 | 1981-02-11 | Schefer A | Expansion fixing plug |
GB2051995A (en) * | 1979-07-04 | 1981-01-21 | Coupe R | Wall plug |
EP0113893A1 (en) * | 1982-12-16 | 1984-07-25 | HILTI Aktiengesellschaft | Plastic expansion bolt |
EP0131747A1 (en) * | 1983-06-22 | 1985-01-23 | BWM Dübel + Montagetechnik GmbH | Plate fastening device with a dowel |
EP0171745A1 (en) * | 1984-08-10 | 1986-02-19 | Alfons Knoche | Fastener set consisting of a plastic dowel and a fastening screw |
GB2171481A (en) * | 1985-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | Moss Plc Robert | Expansion anchor |
GB2182995A (en) * | 1985-09-27 | 1987-05-28 | Dom Holdings Plc | Anchors |
Cited By (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE4116173A1 (en) * | 1991-05-17 | 1992-11-19 | Fischer Artur Werke Gmbh | Screw dowel fixing element for thin metal plates - has extension of dowel sitting on borehole base to prevent turning |
EP0524136A1 (en) * | 1991-06-25 | 1993-01-20 | HILTI Aktiengesellschaft | Expansion plug |
CN1316171C (en) * | 1999-11-29 | 2007-05-16 | 黑夜之星投资公司 | Metal piercing fastener |
US6877274B2 (en) * | 2002-09-11 | 2005-04-12 | Ramon A. Fiveash | Tree stand |
FR2865249A1 (en) * | 2004-01-15 | 2005-07-22 | Pont Sur Seine Ind | Anchoring dowel for heavy load e.g. parabolic type antenna support, has shaft comprising middle section surrounded by tubular sections equipped with anchoring splines that form off-set external to shaft under impulsion of fixation screw |
ITNA20110007A1 (en) * | 2011-02-01 | 2012-08-02 | Tecfi S P A | "EXPANDABLE EXTENDABLE PLASTIC MATERIAL" |
WO2012104883A1 (en) | 2011-02-01 | 2012-08-09 | Tecfi S.P.A. | Elongated plastic fixing plug |
US11478100B2 (en) | 2019-05-06 | 2022-10-25 | Cinco Plastics, Inc. | Christmas tree stand |
EP4293242A1 (en) * | 2022-06-14 | 2023-12-20 | SIHGA GmbH | Frame dowel |
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GB8802147D0 (en) | 1988-03-02 |
GB8703058D0 (en) | 1987-03-18 |
GB2200966B (en) | 1991-07-17 |
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