A quick connection and/or fastening system suited to mutually connect and disconnect a first and a second element is disclosed, the system including a first and a second component that are suited to be rigidly fixed to the first and second elements, respectively, the first component and the second component being also suited to be mutually connected and disconnected, the second component being suited to house an end portion of the first component in such a way as to allow its translation inside the second component, the second component comprising also counteracting elements suited to counteract the translation of the end portion of the first component towards the outside of the second component.

A connector (100) is disclosed for use in forming a joint between a first surface (400) and a second surface (410). The connector (100) comprises a housing (10). The connector also comprises a tendon (200). A portion of the tendon (200) can protrude from the housing (10) through a seal (50). The seal (50) is configured to sealably cover an open end (14) of the housing (10) such that the tendon (200) can move through the seal (50) and laterally sideways across the open end (14) together with at least a portion of the seal (50). Also disclosed is a connector (100) system for use in forming a joint, and a method of installing a connector (100) to form a joint, between a first surface (400) and a second surface (410). The connector (100) system and method comprises and makes use of the housing (10) and the tendon (200).

A connector (100) is disclosed for use in forming a joint between a first surface (400) and a second surface (410). The connector (100) comprises a housing (10). The connector also comprises a tendon (200). A portion of the tendon (200) can protrude from the housing (10) through a seal (50). The seal (50) is configured to sealably cover an open end (14) of the housing (10) such that the tendon (200) can move through the seal (50) and laterally sideways across the open end (14) together with at least a portion of the seal (50). Also disclosed is a connector (100) system for use in forming a joint, and a method of installing a connector (100) to form a joint, between a first surface (400) and a second surface (410). The connector (100) system and method comprises and makes use of the housing (10) and the tendon (200).

A fastener is installed by applying an axial pressing force onto a mating component such as a round pin or a square tab. The fastener includes spring arms formed by bent tabs which deflect when pressed onto and grip the pin or other mating component between jaws of the arms making the fastener resistant to being pulled off. Downward facing fingers located around the periphery of the fastener flex when they come into contact with another portion of the mating component. This creates a residual clamp load between the fastener and the component. The fastener can easily be removed using a tool similar to snap ring pliers or needle nose pliers. Two holes on opposite sides of the fastener allow the part to be squeezed and deformed into an oval shape. This action disengages the arms and allows the fastener to slide off the mating component without resistance.

A fastener is installed by applying an axial pressing force onto a mating component such as a round pin or a square tab. The fastener includes spring arms formed by bent tabs which deflect when pressed onto and grip the pin or other mating component between jaws of the arms making the fastener resistant to being pulled off. Downward facing fingers located around the periphery of the fastener flex when they come into contact with another portion of the mating component. This creates a residual clamp load between the fastener and the component. The fastener can easily be removed using a tool similar to snap ring pliers or needle nose pliers. Two holes on opposite sides of the fastener allow the part to be squeezed and deformed into an oval shape. This action disengages the arms and allows the fastener to slide off the mating component without resistance.

A fastener includes a self-locking pin washer and at least one elongate projection mounted on the self-locking pin washer, where the self-locking pin washer is arranged to be a resistance fit to a projection mounted on a structure or vehicle. A method of fastening a panel to a substrate includes attaching a fastener to a projection of a substrate, wherein the fastener includes an elongate projection that is longer than the projection. The method further includes attaching a panel onto the elongate projection of the fastener.

A fastener includes a self-locking pin washer and at least one elongate projection mounted on the self-locking pin washer, where the self-locking pin washer is arranged to be a resistance fit to a projection mounted on a structure or vehicle. A method of fastening a panel to a substrate includes attaching a fastener to a projection of a substrate, wherein the fastener includes an elongate projection that is longer than the projection. The method further includes attaching a panel onto the elongate projection of the fastener.

A fastening device includes a head member and a body member. The head member has a stem portion provided with a fastening section; and the body member is movably assembled to the head member and includes an elastic fastening section for engaging with a first workpiece. To connect the first workpiece to a second workpiece, simply fasten the fastening section of the stem portion to the second workpiece. To disconnect the first workpiece from the second workpiece, simply release the fastening section from the second workpiece. With these arrangements, it is able to quickly connect and easily disconnect two workpieces to and from one another.

A fastening device includes a head member and a body member. The head member has a stem portion provided with a fastening section; and the body member is movably assembled to the head member and includes an elastic fastening section for engaging with a first workpiece. To connect the first workpiece to a second workpiece, simply fasten the fastening section of the stem portion to the second workpiece. To disconnect the first workpiece from the second workpiece, simply release the fastening section from the second workpiece. With these arrangements, it is able to quickly connect and easily disconnect two workpieces to and from one another.

A device 307 for resisting rotation of a tap that has been fitted to a sink, the device comprising an engagement formation 313 for engaging with a part of the tap, a body 312, and at least one distal edge 308 for contacting with a remote part of the sink. The engagement formation 313 comprises an attachment means for securing the device 307 to a part of the tap, the attachment means comprising one or more channels 334.