JOINT FORMING DEVICE

摘要

A device for forming a joint between two members comprises a fastening element (112) having a sleeve (114), which is acted upon by a tightening element (not shown). The arrangement is such that, in use, an end face (148) of the sleeve is held in a fixed position relative to the tightening element, e.g. by engaging the outer peripheral surface of the tightening element, which is operable to pull against an engaging surface (142) of the fastening element. By virtue of this arrangement, the engaging surface (142) of the fastening element can always be correctly located relative to the tightening element, making the device more tolerant to inaccuracies in the drilling of the mounting hole for the tightening element in the respective member.