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EP 1669502 A2 20060614 - Connection element

Title (en)

Connection element

Title (de)

Verbindungselement

Title (fr)

Élément de liaison

Publication

EP 1669502 A2 20060614 (DE)

Application

EP 05024895 A 20051115

Priority

DE 102004059573 A 20041209

Abstract (en)

The unit has a pin extending out of a base (20) for insertion into a hole in one of wooden parts. A section has a surface that is defined by a free edge. A conducting channel for a fastener e.g. bolt, extends through the pin, where a middle axis of the channel runs via the edge. A plate (12) has a contact surface (14) for attachment at the parts and projects out of the pin, where the unit is manufactured as turning part from metal. An independent claim is also included for a connection device comprising two connection units.

IPC 8 full level

E04B 1/26 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E04B 1/2604 (2013.01); E04B 2001/2628 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1669502 A2 20060614; DE 102004059573 A1 20060622; DE 102004059573 A8 20061228

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 05024895 A 20051115; DE 102004059573 A 20041209