Mechanical vibration liquefies a thermoplastic dowel, allowing it to penetrate porous materials without causing structural damage.
Segmented keyhole openings guide pins to intermediate positions, reducing installation force and part deformation on curved assemblies.
A variable taper fastener sleeve expands radially to eliminate clearance and prevent delamination in composite assemblies.
Segmented coupling elements use undercut grooves and latches to enable adjustable locking, resolving the trade-off between assembly ease and device complexity.
A connecting device joins assemblies via a coupling part and locking module using positive-locking engagement sections.