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| 20050025602 | Expansion screw An expansion screw includes an expansion sleeve, and an expanding block; the sleeve has elongated gaps extending lengthwise from a tail end, and engaging portions on an inner side; the expanding block has a screw hole, and is in the shape of a truncated cone formed with... | 02/03/2005 |
