摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bottom end stop for a slide fastener and a slide fastener comprising such a bottom end stop, which are free from weakness. <P>SOLUTION: A bottom end stop 10 for a slide fastener is disclosed, which comprises a pair of stringer tapes 2 defining a gap 3 therebetween and provided, on their respective inner edges, with respective coupling elements 5. The bottom end stop comprises a rivet member 11 and a corresponding backplate 12. The backplate 12 is provided with at least one through aperture 12a. The rivet member 11 has at least one integral protruding pin 11b adapted to be engaged through the at least one aperture 12a of the backplate 12 and to be permanently deformed beyond and against the backplate 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT</p> |