초록 ▼

A fastener connects panel members in a flush position. The fastener includes a pair of connecting members which are snap-fit within apertures provided within each of the panel members for securing the panel members together. The fastener also disconnects the panel members when secured together. For

A fastener connects panel members in a flush position. The fastener includes a pair of connecting members which are snap-fit within apertures provided within each of the panel members for securing the panel members together. The fastener also disconnects the panel members when secured together. For this purpose, at least one of the connecting members is removable from the panel member aperture to disconnect the panel members. The fastener allows the panels to be assembled together and disassembled quickly and with little or no tooling.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] In combination, a fastener and first and second panel members, each of said panel members including apertures for receiving said fastener for securing the panel members in a fastened position, said combination comprising:a generally elongated body;a shoulder attached with said body

[ We claim:] [1.] In combination, a fastener and first and second panel members, each of said panel members including apertures for receiving said fastener for securing the panel members in a fastened position, said combination comprising:a generally elongated body;a shoulder attached with said body having at least first and second portions, said first portion being received substantially within the aperture of the first panel member and the second portion being received substantially within the aperture of the second panel member; andfirst and second connecting means attached with said body for securing the fastener in the aperture of the first and second panel members, wherein at least the first connecting means comprises at least two generally flexible legs snap-fit within said aperture of said first panel member, with the second connecting means being received within the aperture of the second panel member, wherein each of said at least two generally flexible legs define a generally elongate member attached at a first end to said body and having a terminating end, with said terminating end being closer than said first end to said shoulder.