摘要 |
The present invention provides a fixing (10) for an item (11). The fixing comprises a first attachment (20) with a front face (23) to be adhesive bonded to a surface (50) of the item to define a bonding interface (51). It also comprises a cover (14), arranged to overlie at least part of the first attachment, and having a first seal (35) arranged to seal to the surface of the item around the first attachment to define a sealed chamber around edges of the bonding interface. The cover may be attached to the first attachment after adhesion and there may be further seals (38). A shank (26) may be provided on the first attachment and extends through a hole formed in the cover. A second attachment (15) may interconnect the shank and other items. |