Abstract: A clip type nut device for attachment about an aperture or opening of a support structure is provided with the clip nut device having a resilient main body member having a pair of transversely oppositely extending bushings at opposite ends of a flexible strap with a captured nut member in one bushing. One bushing has a first opening and is receivable within the support structure opening. The other or second bushing has a second opening with the threaded nut member captured in the second opening. A securing structure associated with the first and second bushing is operable to secure the first bushing to the second bushing with the first opening being aligned with the second opening such that the threaded nut member is aligned with the opening through the support structure.

Abstract: A fastening assembly for use as a pivot joint for a first member and a second member which have alignable openings therethrough. The fastening assembly comprises a fastener having a longitudinal axis and a bushing mounted on the fastener with the bushing having a first end and a second end. The second end of the bushing being formed wherein upon the combined fastener and bushing being mounted within the aligned openings the second bushing end extends only through the opening of the first member whereby upon its engagement with the second member during installation it flares radially outwardly from the longitudinal axis of the fastener and between the first and second members thereby providing automatic retention of the bushing and, resilient spacing between the first and second members.