Abstract: A fastening clip for attaching a component to a panel, the component and the panel having an aperture extending through the component and the panel, the fastening clip including a clip body that is inserted into the aperture, the clip body having an internal cavity that receives a threaded fastener along an axis of the cavity; a plurality of retaining clips coupled to the clip body and projecting outwardly from the clip body, each of the retaining clips pressing against an undersurface of the panel to attach the retaining clip to the panel; a plurality of biasing tabs coupled to the clip body and projecting outwardly from the clip body, the plurality of biasing tabs biasing the clip body to a centered position within the aperture when the clip body is inserted into the aperture, the plurality of retaining clips and the plurality of biasing tabs being configure to self-center the fastening clip relative to the component and the panel when the fastening clip is inserted non-perpendicular to the component and th

Abstract: Fastening clips, motorized vehicles with fastening clips, and methods for using fastening clips are disclosed. A fastening clip is disclosed for attaching a component to a panel using a threaded fastener. The fastening clip includes a body that inserts into the aperture. The clip body has a flange that seats against one surface of the panel. One or more flexible retaining clips project from the clip body to seat against an opposing panel surface and, with the flange, attach the fastening clip to the panel. Flexible ratchet fingers extend from the clip body into an internal cavity. The ratchet fingers are located on respective sides of the cavity, and are spaced to extend to respective axial positions within the cavity. These ratchet fingers are located and spaced so that only one ratchet finger, at a given time, seats between adjacent threads when the fastener is inserted into the internal cavity.

Abstract: Fastening clips, motorized vehicles with fastening clips, and methods for using fastening clips are disclosed. A fastening clip is disclosed for attaching a component to a panel using a threaded fastener. The fastening clip includes a body that inserts into the aperture. The clip body has a flange that seats against one surface of the panel. One or more flexible retaining clips project from the clip body to seat against an opposing panel surface and, with the flange, attach the fastening clip to the panel. Flexible ratchet fingers extend from the clip body into an internal cavity. The ratchet fingers are located on respective sides of the cavity, and are spaced to extend to respective axial positions within the cavity. These ratchet fingers are located and spaced so that only one ratchet finger, at a given time, seats between adjacent threads when the fastener is inserted into the internal cavity.

Abstract: A product for fastening a component in place may include a retainer connected with the component. The retainer may have a platform and may have a wall extending between the component and the platform. The platform may define an opening that may be configured for fastening. The wall may define a slot.

Abstract: A product for fastening a component in place may include a retainer connected with the component. The retainer may have a platform and may have a wall extending between the component and the platform. The platform may define an opening that may be configured for fastening. The wall may define a slot.

Abstract: Antenna spoilers and methods of manufacturing the antenna spoilers are provided. An antenna spoiler for a vehicle includes a spoiler housing, an antenna element, and an amplifier. The spoiler housing is created by blow molding. The antenna element is disposed within the spoiler housing. The amplifier is coupled to the antenna element, and is disposed within the spoiler housing.

Abstract: A fastener includes an insert mounted in an oversized elongated aperture of a metal panel. The insert has a tubular body of lesser outside dimension than the aperture, and a hollow interior receiving a threaded stud projecting from the component. The tubular body has a flexible lip engaging the panel and first and second retaining fingers having first shoulders engaging the bottom surface of the panel and second shoulders engaging with opposed parallel extending sidewalls of the aperture to prevent rotation of the tubular body. First and second biasing fingers project from the tubular body to engage opposed curved end walls of the aperture to a bias the tubular body within the aperture as allowed by sliding of the second shoulders along the opposed parallel extending sidewalls. A plurality of ratchet fingers extends into the hollow interior to engage the stud when the stud is installed into the insert.

Abstract: A fastener includes an insert mounted in an oversized elongated aperture of a metal panel. The insert has a tubular body of lesser outside dimension than the aperture, and a hollow interior receiving a threaded stud projecting from the component. The tubular body has a flexible lip engaging the panel and first and second retaining fingers having first shoulders engaging the bottom surface of the panel and second shoulders engaging with opposed parallel extending sidewalls of the aperture to prevent rotation of the tubular body. First and second biasing fingers project from the tubular body to engage opposed curved end walls of the aperture to a bias the tubular body within the aperture as allowed by sliding of the second shoulders along the opposed parallel extending sidewalls. A plurality of ratchet fingers extends into the hollow interior to engage the stud when the stud is installed into the insert.

Abstract: Antenna spoilers and methods of manufacturing the antenna spoilers are provided. An antenna spoiler for a vehicle includes a spoiler housing, an antenna element, and an amplifier. The spoiler housing is created by blow molding. The antenna element is disposed within the spoiler housing. The amplifier is coupled to the antenna element, and is disposed within the spoiler housing.