OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003188

Joint forming devices

Published: 2026-09-15T19:46:16.015486Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003188
Categories: Warehousing & Storage Systems > Racking and Shelving

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ABSTRACT

An elongate fastening element for a device for use in forming a joint between
two members having at least one engaging surface cooperably engageable with a
respective arcuate camming surface of a rotatable tightening element. In use,
the fastening element is fitted to one of the joint members and the tightening
element is fitted to the other joint member. Rotation of the tightening
element about its axis of rotation causes axial movement of the fastening
element towards that axis of rotation to cause a joint formed between the two
members by means of the device to tighten. The or each engaging surface is
provided on a leading end portion of the fastening element and has a profile
configured such that engagement with the respective camming surface is at
least a line contact occurring over substantially the entire length of the
engaging surface.

1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.

[0004] Sheet 4.

[0005] Sheet 5.

[0006] Sheet 6.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003188
Published 2026-09-15T19:46:16.015486Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003188