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Rail fastener

a technology of fasteners and rails, which is applied in the direction of roofs, vehicle components, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of fastening devices that cannot be moved, and fastening devices that cannot be fixed

Active Publication Date: 2018-03-29
YKK CORP OF AMERICA
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Benefits of technology

The solution effectively secures panels by preventing premature engagement and withstanding shear loads, reducing damage and ensuring long-term durability, as demonstrated by withstanding over 5,000 cycles of cross-shear loads.

Problems solved by technology

Using current devices, systems, and methods, however, pulling the panel or cover tight or taut can result in premature engagement of the fastening device used to secure the panel.
Such premature engagement of the fastening device by the cover can cause the fastening device to move relative to the fastening device holder in which it is installed.
Such movement can cause damage to the fastening device.
In addition, the fastening device can be prone to damage during loading and unloading of material due to impact loads hitting fastening elements of the fastening device or during long-term use due to one portion of the fastening device separating from another portion of the fastening device or due to deformation of a fastening device that is too flexible.

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[0032]The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and their previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and / or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and / or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, as such can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0033]The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and / or methods in their best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also ...

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Abstract

A fastening device includes a base including a top surface; a first fastening field extending from the top surface of the base and including a plurality of first fastening elements, each of the first fastening elements including a fastening feature, the fastening feature of at least some of the first fastening elements extending in a first direction; and a second fastening field extending from the top surface of the base and comprising a plurality of second fastening elements, each of the second fastening elements including a fastening feature, the fastening features of all of the second fastening elements extending in a second direction that is angled with respect to the first direction, the second fastening field divided from the first fastening field by a dividing line.

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TECHNICAL FIELDField of Use[0001]This disclosure relates to fastening devices for securing panels. More specifically, this disclosure relates to fastening devices in which at least some of a plurality of fastening features extend in the same direction.Related Art[0002]In a variety of situations, a panel of fabric or other material can be used to cover a portion of a vehicle or a surface of a room or to cover, shield, or partition a portion of any object. Such a panel can, for example and without limitation, be used as a tonneau cover to cover a truck bed of a pickup truck or other vehicle. Using current devices, systems, and methods, however, pulling the panel or cover tight or taut can result in premature engagement of the fastening device used to secure the panel. Such premature engagement of the fastening device by the cover can cause the fastening device to move relative to the fastening device holder in which it is installed. Such movement can cause damage to the fastening devi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A44B18/00B60J7/10
CPCA44B18/0069B60J7/104A44B18/0049A44B18/0061B60J7/10
Inventor CORONEL, WOLFGANG E.
Owner YKK CORP OF AMERICA