Method of anchoring a connector element, a machine for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit

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PATENT NO 11919248
APP PUB NO 20230097285A1
SERIAL NO

18077387

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A method of anchoring a connector element (10) in a receiving object (66) comprises inserting a distal end of the connector element (10) into a mounting hole in an insertion direction along an insertion axis; inserting a sleeve (36) comprising a thermoplastic material into the mounting hole, the sleeve (36) enclosing the connector element (10); and transferring energy to liquefy at least a portion of the thermoplastic material of the sleeve (36). A machine (500) configured for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit comprising a connector element (10) and a sleeve (36) comprising thermoplastic material.

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WOODWELDING SAMÜHLEBACK 2 STANSSTAD CH-6362
AG IKEA SGRÜSSENWEG 15 PRATTELN 4133

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Lehmann, Mario Les Pommerats, CH 98 901
Sankaran, Muthumariappan Älmhult, SE 9 19
Torriani, Laurent Lamboing, CH 98 2372

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