Fastening systems and methods for fixing flexible material

摘要

The fastening device 10 of FIG. 3 is provided for fastening a flexible material to a structure. The fastening device 10 comprises an elongate fastening member 12 having a male portion 11 and a base portion 13. The base portion 13 provides a plurality of indentations 14 at spaced apart intervals along the length of the fastening member 12. The indentations 16 are adapted for securing the fastening member 12 to the structure with the use of fasteners extending through the indentations 16. The male portion 11 is shaped for receiving an elongate clip-type retaining member 24. The male portion 11 provides a channel 15 on its surface facing away from the base portion 13 for cooperating with a projection 17 on an inner surface of the clip-type retaining member 24. The channel 15 is positioned for alignment with the projection 17 for receiving the flexible material as the projection 17 forces the flexible material into the channel 15. The fastening system allows for easy replacement of damaged or worn shade cloth, and allows for re-use of the existing fastening system for positioning of new shade cloth.

主权项

1. A fastening device for fastening flexible material to a structure, the fastening device comprising an elongate fastening member having a male portion and a base portion, the base portion providing a plurality of indentations at spaced apart intervals along the fastening member, the indentations being adapted for securing the fastening member to the structure with the use of fasteners extending through the indentations; the male portion being shaped as an elongate substantially cylindrical member for receiving an elongate clip retaining member forming part of the fastening device; the elongate clip retaining member comprising a hollow tubular member having an opening along the hollow tubular member for receiving the male portion; the male portion providing a channel on a surface of the male portion facing away from the base portion for cooperating with a projection on an inner surface of the elongate clip retaining member; the channel positioned for alignment with the projection of the elongate clip retaining member for receiving the flexible material as the projection of the elongate clip retaining member forces the flexible material into the channel.