PANEL CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND FIXING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING PANELS

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a panel connection structure capable of connecting panels with easy operation and without clearance between the panels. SOLUTION: The panel connection structure comprises a first fixing tool 1 fixed to a first panel 3 and a second fixing tool 2 fixed to a second panel 5. The first fixing tool 1 comprises a blind rivet 11 composed of a flange 6 and a mandrel 10 extending over the flange 6 and a clip 13 extending from the flange 6 to the mandrel side. The first fixing tool 1 is fixed to the first panel 3 by the flange 6 and a sleeve expanding part 30. The clip 13 fixed to the first panel has a locking part 19 projecting from the first panel surface. The second fixing tool 2 is formed of a flat plate-shaped body with a receiving hole formed at the center for receiving the locking part of the clip. The receiving hole is provided with engaging claws 25 for engaging with the locking part 19. The second fixing tool 2 is provided with a locking leg 26 for engaging with a mounting hole of the second panel. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI