FRANGIBLE CONNECTOR FOR CLAMPING TWO PLATES TOGETHER

摘要

The invention relates to a frangible connector for clamping two plates together. The connector comprises a distal flange (4); a proximal flange (2); and a shaft (3) between the flanges (2, 4). In use, the connector is inserted into slots (S) in the plates in a first orientation until the distal flange (4) passes fully through the slots (S). The connector is rotatable to a second orientation in which the plates are clamped between the flanges (2, 4). The shaft (3) has deformable portions so that, as the connector is rotated, the deformable portions deform until it reaches the second orientation. Part of the connector is frangible so that, when subjected a load above a threshold value, the connector fails such that the clamping force between the flanges is lost.