Wedge-type low profile fastener.

摘要

A wedge-type low profile fastener (1) is disclosed which is adapted to be inserted into aligned apertures in a pair of abutting surfaces. A hex head (11) is provided on the fastener (1) which is engagable by a tool to rotate the same. Such rotation moves a screw (12) having a pair of spaced wires (17, 18) coupled thereto with a spreader (16) between the wires (17,18). As the screw (12) is moved, the wires (17, 18) move along the spreader (16) wedging the spreader (16) between the wires (17, 18). This moves the wires (17, 18) outwardly against the non-accessible surfaces of the apertures thereby holding the fastener (1) secure in the apertures until the wedging action is removed. The fastener (1) presents a low profile so that the hex head (11) does not stick out too far while retaining a predetermined grip range for the wires (17, 18).