Fixing element for rod-like components

Abstract

The invention relates to a fixing element, having a length compensating mechanism, which is used for fixing rod-like components of a furniture. The fixing element has a base part, that is fixed to a wall of the furniture, and an intermediate part with a shaft and a head. When mounted, the intermediate part connects the base part to the rod-like component. The intermediate part has a thread on the shaft, which can be screwed in a bore having an inner thread, which is located in the rod-like component. The head of the intermediate part also has a stop area which is in contact with the base part when it is mounted.

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         12 . A fastening device for fastening a rod to a piece of furniture, said fastening device comprising: 
 a base part for fixing against a piece of furniture; and    an intermediate part comprising a threaded shank which can be screwed into a threaded bore hole in a rod, and a head having a stop area which can be mounted against said base part.    
     
     
         13 . A fastening device as in  claim 12  wherein said base part is provided with an external thread, said fastening device further comprising a sleeve having an internal thread with engages said external thread of said base part.  
     
     
         14 . A fastening device as in  claim 12  wherein said stop area comprises a beveled annular area.  
     
     
         15 . A fastening device as in  claim 14  wherein said base part comprises a beveled annular area which contacts said beveled annular area on said intermediate part.  
     
     
         16 . A fastening device as in  claim 12  wherein said head has two oppositely facing parallel flats.  
     
     
         17 . A fastening device as in  claim 12  wherein said base part  4  has a hole for fastening said base part to said furniture, said hole having an oval cross-section.  
     
     
         18 . A fastening device as in  claim 17  wherein said hole is eccentric.  
     
     
         19 . A fastening device as in  claim 13  wherein said sleeve has an internal groove which receives a sealing ring for sealing said sleeve about said rod.  
     
     
         20 . A fastening device as in  claim 13  wherein said sleeve has an internal shoulder facing said intermediate part.  
     
     
         21 . A fastening device as in  claim 13  wherein said sleeve has two oppositely facing parallel flats.  
     
     
         22 . A fastening device as in  claim 12  wherein said rod can be adjusted over a length of +/−4 mm.