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An earthquake-proof connecting device (1; 40; 70; 100) for connecting a first structural element (9, 19; 44a, 44b; 74, 75) to a second structural element (19, 9; 44b, 44a; 75, 74) is provided with a first fixing element (2; 42; 72; 102) which is configured to be fixed to the first structural element (9, 19; 44a, 44b; 74, 75) and is provided with a guide (14; 47; 85; 114) for housing slidably a second fixing element (3; 43; 73; 103) configured to be fixed to the second structural element (19, 9; 44b, 44a; 75, 74).

E1340/13-EPEP13179781.3Edilmatic S.R.L.

1. claims: 1-7
Telescopic earthquake-proof device for connecting structural elements, said device comprising a plastically deformable sliding limiting element for dissipating energy during relative movement between said structural elements.

2. claims: 1, 2, 8-11
Earthquake-proof device for connecting structural elements, said device comprising a slot-shaped guide for both guiding and limiting relative movement between said structural elements.

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