Self-drilling fastener

Abstract

Flexing-T fasteners that are to be used to hold objects on walls and ceilings require that a hole be made prior to inserting the fastener. A drill is usually used to make these holes. The Self-Drilling fastener has a drilling tip at the end opposite the flexing end. This improvement allows the fastener to make its own hole without the need of a drill.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention generally relates to blind fasteners that are used in conjunction with mounting objects on hollow walls and ceilings.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This application is an improvement to U.S. Pat. No. 5,226,767. The background information for this improvement is exactly the same as it is for that patent.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a useful means for establishing an opening in a hollow wall or ceiling with a minimum of effort for the insertion of a blind fastener.

According to the present invention a double sided fastener is provided which is adapted to make an appropriately sized hole on one end for the insertion of the opposite fastener end of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the improved fastener

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The Self-Drilling invention is an improvement over U.S. Pat. No. 5,226,767. It changes the blunt end of that invention into a device that is capable of making a hole that enables the fastener to fit itself through.

FIG. 1 shows the fastener 2 that has end 1 shaped so that it will be capable of making the hole required for the insertion of the fastener end of the invention into a hollow wall or ceiling. No tools are needed to make the hole and use the fastener.

Claims

1. A fastener which is adapted to have a hole making device on one end and a fastening device on the other end.