Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spacer for a shipping bolt. In one embodiment, the spacer includes a head, an elongated body, and an insert. The head and the elongated body each comprise a durometer greater than the insert. Together, the head and the elongated body provide a structure within which the insert is disposed to absorb forces otherwise imposed upon a bolt inserted through the spacer. The disclosure also provides a method of using the spacer to secure a component of an appliance. In a second embodiment, the spacer is of a unitary construction and manufactured of an elastomeric material. In the second embodiment the spacer is configured to absorb forces imposed upon a bolt inserted therethrough, using a combination of specially designed ribs and webs interconnecting concentric cylinders that partially define the opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spacer for a shipping bolt. In one embodiment, the spacer includes a head, an elongated body, and an insert. The head and the elongated body each comprise a durometer greater than the insert. Together, the head and the elongated body provide a structure within which the insert is disposed to absorb forces otherwise imposed upon a bolt inserted through the spacer. The disclosure also provides a method of using the spacer to secure a component of an appliance. In a second embodiment, the spacer is of a unitary construction and manufactured of an elastomeric material. In the second embodiment the spacer is configured to absorb forces imposed upon a bolt inserted therethrough, using a combination of specially designed ribs and webs interconnecting concentric cylinders that partially define the opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bayonet fastener assembly including a pin and an expansion anchor. The pin includes a head and a rod extending longitudinally therefrom. The rod includes a locking tab proximal the head. The expansion anchor includes a locking portion and an expansion sleeve extending longitudinally therefrom. The locking portion defines a slot for the locking tab and the expansion sleeve includes a first and a second longitudinal portion spaced apart from each other. Rotation of the pin within the expansion anchor causes the locking tab to engage the slot, thereby preventing retraction of the pin from the expansion anchor.