AGRAFE DE FIXATION ET OUTIL PERMETTANT DE L'ENLEVER

摘要

A fastening clip for securing articles together, the clip including releasably connected male and female components. The male component comprises a pin and the female component comprises a retainer for releasably clamping the pin. When joined, the pin cannot be separated from the retainer except by a specially formed tool which is insertable in the retainer. Manipulation of the tool serves to condition the retainer for removal of the pin. In a modified form of the invention, the retainer is of magnetic material, and an actuating tool including an electromagnet is employed to actuate the retainer and permit removal of the pin.