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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 1982
Filed:
Mar. 10, 1980
Tsunetaka Aoki, Kamiichi, JP;
Yoshida Kogyo K.K., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An adjustable fastener for interconnecting a first part and a second part, comprising: an elongate rack adapted to be secured to the first part and having a row of teeth; and a slider adapted to be fastened to the second part and movable on and along the rack for locking engagement therewith at a selected position. The slider comprises a housing having a longitudinal channel for passage therethrough of the rack, and a groove extending transversely of and opening toward the channel. A locking member is slidably held within the groove for locking engagement with one of the teeth. Elongate resilient means extends in an along the channel for normally retaining in its free state the locking member in locking engagement with said one of the teeth, the locking member being movable along the groove out of locking engagement with said one of the teeth against the force of the resilient means.