Abstract: A mounting bolt for a sub-frame is disclosed. A mounting bolt for a sub-frame that is configured to a sub-frame to a front side member of a vehicle according to one or a plurality of exemplary embodiments of the present invention may include a bolt body that is inserted into a through-hole of a mounting bracket that is fixed to the front side member and joined to the mounting bracket through a head portion, and a support body that has a cylindrical shape, is friction-welded to a center of an upper surface of a head portion of the bolt body along one line, and of which an upper end is joined to the front side member.

Abstract: A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a plurality of retainer clips. Each of the retainer clips has a first and a second side extending from an arched back with the sides spaced a distance sufficient for the sides to fit around the end of the walls.

Abstract: A push-on clip fastener for securing two components together, such as interior automotive components. The push-on clip fastener includes a housing, a cover and a spring. The housing may include an aperture, wherein the housing may be capable of being located over a stud to secure an interior automotive component there between. The cover may include a pair of legs, wherein the cover may be insertable into the housing. The legs may be inserted into the housing cause the spring to straighten. The spring may include a slot, wherein the slot may be aligned with the aperture in the housing. The straightening of the spring may cause a clamp load. The housing may also include projections located on each side of the housing. The cover may also include retaining features located on each side of the cover that may be engageable with the housing projections to secure the fastener together.

Abstract: A fastening device for attaching a structural member to a support member includes a lower portion having a shank portion attachable to the support member, and an upper portion having a radial flange at the outer side and an axial passage. The shank portion is insertable into the axial passage of the upper portion from one end thereof. At least one outer side of the shank portion has an axially parallel extending row of saw-tooth-shaped teeth, and a resilient pawl being formed at the axial passage for cooperating with the row of teeth in a ratchet manner, when the upper portion is pushed onto the shank portion in a first direction, to block a displacement of the upper and lower portions in a second, opposite direction.

Abstract: A decompression-element fastening system releasably fastens a trim component serving as a decompression element to a supporting structure in an aircraft internal region. The decompression fastening system includes at least one bolt, a screw for pressing the trim component in the direction of the supporting structure, and at least one detent element configured for resilient support on the supporting structure. The bolt has a bolt axis and on a first end at least one detent recess and on a second end a first thread. The screw is connected by a second thread to the bolt. The detent element upon approach of the bolt may slide over the first end thereof and come into engagement with the detent recess. If a predetermined tensile force acting in the direction of the bolt axis is exceeded, the detent element disengages from the detent recess.

Abstract: A decompression-element fastening system (10) is provided for releasably fastening a trim component (12) serving as a decompression element to a supporting structure (14) in an aircraft internal region. The decompression fastening system (10) comprises at least one bolt (20), a screw (44) configured for pressing the trim component (12) in the direction of the supporting structure (14), and at least one to detent element (22) configured for resilient support on the supporting structure (14). The bolt (20) has a bolt axis (21) and on a first end at least one detent recess (26) and on a second end (28) a first thread (40). The screw (44) is connected by a second thread (42) to the bolt (20). The detent element (22) upon approach of the bolt (20) may slide over the first end (28) thereof and come into engagement with the detent recess (26). If predetermined tensile force acting in the direction of the bolt axis (21) is exceeded, the detent element (22) disengages from the detent recess (26).

Abstract: A fastening device on a plastic attachment for a motor vehicle, especially on a bumper, with a receptacle formed in one piece on the attachment for a part to be fastened to the attachment by means of snap fastening, which, like the receptacle, has no resiliently deformable snap fastening element, and a plug-in element having resiliently deformable snap fastening elements for position-setting snap fastening on the one hand to the part to be fastened and on the other hand to the socket on the attachment, is to be made susceptible of rational and simple manufacture. For this purpose such a fastening device provides for the engagement of at least one of the snap fastening means of the plug-in element, the receiver of the attachment has substantially oppositely lying arms of limited circumference with at least one opening each with respect to the direction of insertion of the plug-in element for the achievement of the position-fixing snap fastening in question.

Abstract: A clip is attached to a member or center cluster for detachably attaching the member to an attaching member or instrument panel. The clip is provided with a pair of engaging members projecting with an inclination so that a distance therebetween is narrowed toward the inserting direction of a rib of the center cluster, and engaging portions of the engaging members engage an engagement hole of the rib.

Abstract: A clip for attaching a cover member to cover a groove section includes a base plate attached to a bottom surface of the groove section, a pair of engaging sections projected from the base plate and engaging side engaging sections of the cover member, and an abutting piece section projected from the base plate and having a free end abutting against an inner surface of the cover member to restrain an excessive movement thereof. In the condition that the cover member is attached, a spring force of the free end is applied to the cover member so that friction between the cover member and the engaging sections of the clip at both sides of the trim is effectively increased. Accordingly, the trim can be held in the width direction without loosening.

Abstract: Improved spring fasteners are formed from a single length of at least partially hardened wire bent to form a generally planar base and a generally diamond-shape engagement portion or dart extending generally perpendicularly from the center of the base. The length of wire is bent at its center to form the dart. Free ends of the wires are crossed past and partially around one another to provide a scissor action to arms forming either side of the dart. The free end portions of the wire are extended away from the dart in opposite directions. Each is curled into a circular loop in which the extreme end of the wire is overlapped or butted with an intermediate portion of the wire to form a fully closed loop at either end of the base. The configurations are actually less compact than previous configurations and, as a result, is less likely to nest with identical fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip made of a resin or similar material, which clip is designed to be secured to an edge of a window portion of a vehicle panel for fixing window glass in said portion and also fitted with a molding. The clip is provided with a protuberance and an engaging portion for properly mounting and fixing window glass and molding. The clip of the present device is especially characterized by a pair of elastic guide protrusions formed at both side ends of said protuberance so as to extend therefrom upwardly of window glass and also so designed that they can be housed in said molding.

Abstract: A pedal coupling pin for rotatably coupling a coupling member to a pedal including a cylindrical portion, a flange whose diameter is greater than the diameter of a coupling pin insertion holes formed in the coupling part, said flange being provided on one end of the cylindrical portion and an elastic retaining member provided on another end of the cylindrical portion. The elastic retaining member includes at least one pair of arms which extend outwardly toward the flange end and whose free ends extend outwardly a distance greater than the diameter of the coupling pin insertion holes.