Abstract: A component useable with one or more tube comprises a body engageable with one or more external surface recesses of the one or more tubes. The component has a pair of jaws extending from the body for gripping an item. The component is configured, such that, in use, in a first orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is movable along a length of the tube(s); and, in a second orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is resistive to movement along a length of the tube(s).

Abstract: A verification pull tab clip includes a pull tab. A generally planar body extends from the pull tab and has first and second opposite sides, proximal and distal ends, and top and bottom ends. The body is elongated in a longitudinal direction that extends between the proximal and distal ends. An indication surface is disposed on the first side of the body. A cantilevered arm extends from the pull tab in the longitudinal direction and is spaced apart from the body. The arm terminates at a free end and has first and second sides. A latch is disposed at the free end of the arm. An abutment projects outwardly from the second side of the arm. The arm is deflectable away from the bottom end for securing the latch, and is deflectable away from the bottom end for releasing the latch in response to a deflection of the abutment.

Abstract: A clip linkage is disclosed comprising clips to restrict relative parallel displacement between a panel and a back surface. The clip linkage is set intermediate the panel and the back surface so as to be hidden. The clip linkage is particularly useful for holding a panel to a back surface having a corner such as a corner of a wall or ceiling.

Abstract: A cable holder may include a first housing shell, a second housing shell, and a hinge connecting the first housing shell to the second housing shell pivotably between an open position and a closed position and may further include a first connection element for making connection to a second connection element of a second cable holder. The second connection element is preferably at least substantially a negative shape of the first connection element, such that the first connection element and the second connection element may establish a linear-motion bearing with the respective counterpart.

Abstract: A vehicle trim assembly includes a trim panel, which defines a retaining member that includes a connector and an engagement plate. The engagement plate has a width greater than a width of the connector. The engagement plate includes a locking arm. A first attachment feature is engageable with the retaining member in a first use condition. A second attachment feature is engageable with the retaining member in a second use condition. The first and second attachment features each include a base having a proximal support and a distal support, a clip coupled to the distal support and configured to engage a vehicle body, and guide features coupled to the proximal support. The guide features are configured to receive the engagement plate of the retaining member. A protrusion is coupled to the proximal support. The locking arm is configured to engage the protrusion to lock the base on the retaining member.

Abstract: A diving mask includes a mask module including a mask frame, a fixing base fixed to the mask frame and a camera support base. The camera support base is detachably mounted to the fixing base, which facilitates installation and removal of the camera. The fixing base includes a receiving space with an insertion opening, a first locking opening located at a side of the receiving space and a second locking opening located at an opposite side of the receiving space. The camera support base includes an insertion portion and an elastic portion extending from the insertion portion obliquely such that when the elastic portion passes over the insertion opening to be received in the receiving space, the elastic portion is capable of restoring to its original state to selectively engage in the first locking opening or the second locking opening, which allows the shooting direction of the camera to be adjustable.

Abstract: A marine environment wall protection system, comprises a composite panel having a similar shape to a steel wall to which the composite panel is configured to be attached; at least one non-corroding mechanical fastener having a first portion configured to be disposed in the steel wall, the first portion configured to receive a second portion, the non-corroding mechanical fastener configured to provide a space between the composite panel and the steel wall; and a sealant positioned between the composite panel and the steel wall.

Abstract: A coupling seat provides a seat space in which the coupling head of a coupling bolt can be releasably locked and moved linearly in the seat space. The seat has a wall that surrounds the seat space, and the dome has a locking structure to fasten the coupling seat in an installation opening in a component. The seat has an open end and a closed end with a locking structure for the head of the coupling bolt. The locking structure of the dome comprises latching bars that are arranged opposite each other on an inner wall of the seat space and parallel to a longitudinal axis of an inner dome cross-section and form an undercut opposite the insertion direction. The locking structure permits movement of a coupling bolt along the latching bars in the seat space transverse to the insertion direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener for coupling a first component to a second component. The fastener comprising a body portion, a bridge, and a shank portion. The body portion comprising a plurality of ribs arranged to form a U-bend. Each of the plurality of ribs defines a profile designed to regulate at least an insertion force of the fastener. The profile can be curved. The bridge connecting the plurality of ribs to each other at the U-bend. The shank portion extends from the body portion and includes a plurality of arms. Each arm is cantilevered at a free end of a rib from among the plurality of ribs and extends therefrom in a direction away from the body portion to be hingeable about the arm. The rib profile can be curved between the U-bend and shank portion.

Abstract: Toolless Compression Attached Memory Module (CAMM) installation systems and methods employ a bolster plate with a generally flat, parallelepiped body portion configured to contact one surface of a CAMM Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and provide compression between the CAMM and a z-axis compression connector. The bolster plate body defines (a) ramped keyhole(s), each ramped keyhole converts lateral displacement of the bolster plate into vertical displacement, providing the compression between the CAMM and the z-axis compression connector, by the ramped keyhole(s) sliding along (a) bottom face(s) of (a) head(s) of (a) fixed standoff(s) extending from an information handling system (IHS) PCB, through the z-axis compression connector and the CAMM PCB. The bolster plate may lock in place, laterally displaced, to maintain the compression between the CAMM and the z-axis compression connector. The bolster plate may also have a flange portion extending generally perpendicular from the body portion.

Abstract: A press-in retainer includes a retainer head having a collar and a seal disposed at least partially about the collar. A clip portion projects from the collar. The seal includes a main body engaging the collar and a sealing foot disposed entirely outboard from the collar. The sealing foot is configured to hinge about an intersection of the sealing foot and body portion while remaining entirely outboard from the main body. In a substantially flattened condition of the sealing foot, an angle between the sealing foot and a distal surface of the main body approaches a flat contiguous surface.

Abstract: A clip for attaching an attaching article to an object member may include an engagement claw configured to engage an attaching hole formed in the object member. The clip may also include a slide body configured to retainably hold the engagement claw on the attaching article and configured to slide the engagement claw with respect to the attaching article so as to project and retract the engagement claw. The clip may also include an elastic body configured to apply a restoring force to the engagement claw when the engagement claw slides from a projected state to a retracted state with respect to the attaching article, so as to provide a biasing force to return the engagement claw toward the projected state.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a two-part adjustable potted insert to be received within an insert hole of a honeycomb panel for fastening a threaded fastener thereon. The insert comprises an outer structural member which is configured to be received within the insert hole, and an inner structural member in a releasable engagement with the outer structural member. The outer structural member comprises an external main body which defines an external surface configured to resist pull-out and torque-out to retain the outer structural member in the honeycomb panel when inserted in the insert hole, a threaded opening within the external main body which defines a bottom surface, and a locking recess formed within the bottom surface.

Abstract: Examples of rivet-type fastener are described. The rivet-type fastener may further include a fastener pin. The fastener pin includes a planar head portion and a shaft longitudinally extending from the head portion. The fastener pin may further include a cantilevered snap element at a distal end of the shaft. A portion of the cantilevered snap element is flexibly moveable with respect to the axis of shaft. The rivet-type fastener comprises a fastener body which in turn comprises a collared portion with a central opening. A plurality of elongated portions extend orthogonally from the collared portion, wherein the elongated portions are radially positioned about the central axis and about the edges of the central opening.

Abstract: A component useable with one or more tube comprises a body engageable with one or more external surface recesses of the one or more tubes. The component has a pair of jaws extending from the body for gripping an item. The component is configured, such that, in use, in a first orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is movable along a length of the tube(s); and, in a second orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is resistive to movement along a length of the tube(s).

Abstract: A clip includes a clip portion, a neck, and a hook portion. The clip portion includes a base arranged at the bottom side and having at least one tooth projecting from it, at least one clip arm connected to the base at a proximal end and having an opposite distal end spaced from the base and extending toward the rear end. A neck is connected to the clip portion and extends toward the front end. A hook portion is connected to the neck opposite the clip portion.

Abstract: A spacer apparatus includes: a tubular base element having a sheath wall and a flange-like bottom wall portion. An inner wall portion of the sheath wall bounds a receiving space and an outer threading is integrally formed on an outer wall portion of the sheath wall. A pin passage is configured in the bottom wall. A fastening device is provided on the side of the bottom wall opposite the sheath wall for connecting the spacer apparatus to a carrier component. The spacer apparatus includes a pin element arranged in the receiving space for actuating the fastening device, which pin element extends through the pin passage, and a bowl-shaped stopper cap having an inner threading that is engaged with the outer threading and a stopper wall extending orthogonally to an axial direction. The stopper cap and the fastening device are approximately flush with one another in the axial direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clip for fastening a first element to a second element, the clip having a head and a tip and a first side and a second side, wherein the first side extends from the head toward the tip and the second side extends from the head toward the tip. A first sidewall extends from the first side toward the second side and a second sidewall extends from the second side toward the first side, the clip having a latching projection projecting in a latching direction and having a latching face facing the latching direction. The latching face is arranged in a plane which is not parallel to the first sidewall and/or not parallel to the second sidewall. The clip further includes a latching receptacle.

Abstract: A support element fastens an interior lining part to a structural part of a vehicle, wherein the interior lining part is fastenable to the structural part via the support element. The support element has at least one deformation region which is of meandering design in at least one plane and is deformable under the application of a force.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first panel to a second panel via a fastening system. The fastening system comprises fastener, a doghouse structure, and a seal assembly. The fastener includes a head assembly coupled to a collar. The head assembly is configured to engage a doghouse structure positioned on the first panel and the collar is configured to pass through and to retain the second panel via an opening formed in the second panel. The seal assembly includes a seal and a seal carrier. The seal carrier is coupled to the fastener via a frangible connection.

Abstract: An example retaining device includes a retaining feature to retain an article, and a first arm. The first arm projects in a first direction and includes a first protrusion extending away from a first face of the first arm. The first protrusion is to engage another article to retain the retaining device relative to the other article. The first arm includes a second protrusion spaced apart from the first protrusion and extending away from the first face of the first arm. The width of the second protrusion increases in the first direction so as to provide a sloped surface.

Abstract: A clip for a fastener assembly includes a main body and a base that includes a pair of fingers that each have a nub. The fingers extend from opposing ends of the base and the nubs are centrally disposed between the opposing ends.

Abstract: A fastener for securing a panel to a substructure includes a flange having a bore, a base disposed under the flange and having a post extending upwardly from the base, the post having a retaining member at an upper portion thereof, and at least one flexible hinge resiliently connecting the base and the flange such that when the base is pushed toward the flange, the post with the retaining member passes through the bore adapted to engage with other member. The flange further includes flexible walls formed around the bore and extending outward with retaining clips formed at respective leading ends thereof. The flexible walls bend towards the bore when pressed into the bore.

Abstract: A hollow chamber blocking tool includes: a first blocking tool having a first foamable base material on a first holder plate; and a second blocking tool having a second foamable base material on a second holder plate. The first blocking tool includes a steel plate fixing portion locked to a steel plate. The second blocking tool includes an integrated portion locked to the steel plate fixing portion. The second holder plate includes a rotating portion rotatably connected to the first blocking tool.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory bracket for use in automotive applications that attaches to an existing interior structure of the vehicle, including but not limited to, inner rocker panels on pickup trucks, pinch welds on wheel openings, and bumper mounting points. The vehicle accessory bracket is also designed to provide a proper mounting surface for the rocker accessory. The vehicle accessory bracket for use in automotive applications is disclosed herein comprising a longitudinal body, a rib and an opening for engaging and mounting to the existing structure of the vehicle. The vehicle accessory bracket can be used to cover up rusty/unsightly blemishes on vehicles, especially rocker panels on pickup trucks as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A fastener includes a grommet and a pin. The grommet has a bottom set of lead in features. The pin is configured to removably snapably engage the grommet. The pin has a lead in feature.

Abstract: A fastener for attaching an element to a support includes a fastening base intended to pass through an opening provided in the support by ways of an axial compression force, a head, and a frustoconical and elastically deformable compression collar. The collar, when compressed, is intended to bear against the support. The collar is connected to the head in a connection region. The compression collar has a first bending region, and at least a second bending region, the first and the second bending regions being configured to deform in a predetermined manner when the fastener is subjected to the axial compression force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective helmet (10) comprising an outer shell (12) and a visor (14) removably coupled to the outer shell (12) by means of a fastening mechanism (20) positioned on facing surfaces of the shell (12) and the visor (14). According to the invention the fastening mechanism (20) comprises complementarily shaped elements (22, 24) comprising at least one protrusion (22) and at least one receiving seat (24) provided with a flexible holding portion (26). The at least one protrusion (22) is adapted to be removably fixed inside the at least one receiving seat (24) by engaging the flexible holding portion (26).

Abstract: A stud-mount insert configured to be releasably retained by a mounting-tab of a wire-tray assembly. The stud-mount insert includes a flange and a body configured to rotate about a longitudinal-axis of a mounting-stud. The flange is configured to overlay an aperture defined by the mounting-tab such that the mounting-stud extends through the aperture into the body. The flange is further configured to engage a top-surface of the mounting-tab proximate a perimeter of the aperture.

Abstract: A clip is structured for coupling together a first component and a second component. The clip includes a body portion and an opposing wall residing opposite and spaced apart from the body portion. At least one connecting member spans a space between the body portion and the opposing wall to connect the body portion and the opposing wall. The at least one connecting member is structured to enable resilient movement of each of the body portion and the opposing wall with respect to the other one of the body portion and the opposing wall responsive to a force acting on the body portion and/or a force acting on the opposing wall.

Abstract: A fastening element (1) for insertion into an opening (50) of a part (51), in particular a vehicle body part, wherein the fastening element (1) has a head region (2), a flange region (3), which is connected to the head region (2) via a first shaft region (4), and a second shaft region (5), which continues from the flange region (3) on the side opposite the head region (2) and is formed such that, in the inserted state of the fastening element (1) in the opening (50), it extends through the opening (50), at least in certain regions, and forms a snap connection with the part (51), in particular vehicle body part, wherein at least one indicator element (6) is associated with the fastening element (1) for, in particular, acoustically and/or visually signaling an assembly state of the fastening element (1).

Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the fastener assembly includes a panel fastener and a lock pin insertable into the panel fastener to a first position and a second position. The lock pin including a flexible arm configured to upon insertion of the lock pin into the panel fastener in a first direction to the first position, flex inwardly and then outwardly to bring an end surface of the flexible arm into engagement with a panel retention tab of the panel fastener. Upon insertion of the lock pin into the panel fastener in the first direction to the second position, the flexible arm is configured to flex inwardly to allow a retention tab to pass into the panel fastener to bring a retention surface of the lock pin into engagement with a first panel retention surface of the panel fastener.

Abstract: A computer includes a chassis, a circuit board installed in the chassis, and a support member. The support member includes a support portion, a first clamping portion, and a second clamping portion. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are respectively located at two ends of the support portion. The first clamping portion is configured to clamp the circuit board. The second clamping portion is configured to clamp the chassis.

Abstract: An M.2 fastening system has an M.2 riser card with two module-receiving sides and a plurality of adjustment positions. The M.2 fastening system further has a pair of M.2 fasteners mounted respectively on the module-receiving sides. Each M.2 fastener has a main body defined by a top surface and a bottom surface; a module attachment extending from the top surface; and a hook extending from the bottom surface along a lateral side of the main body. The hook of one of the M.2 fasteners is received through an attachment aperture of an adjustment position. The hook is pressed-fit over the top surface of the main body of another M.2 fastener. The hook secures the M.2 riser card between the pair of M.2 fasteners in a tool-less manner.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a seat frame; a wire harness routed along the seat frame; and a fixture configured to fix the wire harness to the seat frame. The fixture is formed of a resin molded product made of a single member including a portion to be held and a plurality of holding portions, the portion to be held being configured to be held by the seat frame, and each of the plurality of holding portions being configured to hold a corresponding one of a plurality of different portions in the wire harness that are located in an extending direction of the wire harness. The wire harness is routed in a state where the wire harness in a bent state is held by the plurality of holding portions.

Abstract: An attachment device for attaching a component to a support component, in particular a support component of a vehicle, includes a retaining element which can be inserted into an opening of the support component and which has a latching feature for releasably latching to the opening of the support component. A locking element can be inserted into the retaining element, wherein, when the locking element is inserted into the retaining element, the latching feature of the retaining element is/are blocked so as to prevent release of the latching. The retaining element has a sealing ring for bearing in a sealing manner against the opening of the support component, which sealing ring, when inserted into the opening of the support component, bears in a sealing manner against opposite sides of the support component.

Abstract: Sealing strip (9) intended to be mounted on an upper edge (3A) of an exterior panel (3) of the door provided with a window (5), comprising: a body (11) forming a slot (13) with two opposing faces (15, 17) able to fit over the upper edge (3A); a lip (19) extending along the body (11), intended to contact the window (5); and wherein at least one of the two opposing faces (15, 17) of the slot (13) comprises edge corners (25) running transversely to the strip (9) and each having an end face (25A) external to the slot (13), having a profile that makes a mean angle (?, ?) comprised between 10° and 30° with a main direction of said slot (13) so as to encourage insertion of the edge (3A) in the slot (13).

Abstract: A fastener including a pin and a grommet. The pin is pre-engaged to the grommet with at least one flash connection, the pin is configured to be secured to the grommet at least by the flash connection being broken, and one of the pin or the grommet moves relative to the other of the pin or the grommet to break the at least one flash connection. Further, the pin is configured to engage and be secured to a first component and the grommet is configured to engage and be secured to a second component.

Abstract: The clip retention assembly includes a base for attaching to a surface. The base includes a body, one or more snaps and a retaining member such that the surface is positioned between the one or more snaps and the retaining member to secure the base to the surface. A cap moves on the body from a released position to a retention position. The cap includes a head, a plurality of second snaps for retaining the cap on the base and a core. The core extends through the base body such that in the cap retention position the core is adjacent the base one or more snaps to prevent deflection.

Abstract: An outer waist seal assembly for a vehicle including an exterior body panel, including: an elongate body structure adapted to be disposed about an edge of the exterior body panel and including an interior arm adapted to be disposed on an interior side of the exterior body panel and an exterior arm adapted to be disposed on an exterior side of the exterior body panel, the interior arm including a friction structure, lip, rail, channel, or hole disposed on or through an interior surface thereof; and a clip structure adapted to be secured in a slot or hole defined adjacent to the edge of the exterior body panel and engage the friction structure, lip, rail, channel, or hole disposed on or through the interior surface of the interior arm of the elongate body structure, thereby securing the elongate body structure to the exterior body panel.

Abstract: An airbag chute assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a rigid chute frame, a door, and at least one hinge interconnecting the door to the rigid chute frame, wherein, the rigid chute frame and the door are unitarily injection molded from a single material.

Abstract: An engagement structure engages a first part with a second part, and includes a receive portion provided on the first part and an insertion portion provided on the second part. The insertion portion includes an insertion main body protruded in its insertion direction to the receive portion, and protrusions protruded from a side face of the insertion main body and having elasticity to be deformable. The receive portion includes an opening provided with an opening main portion into which the insertion main body is inserted and cutouts into which the protrusions are inserted when the insertion main body is inserted into the opening main portion, and overhangs that are disposed adjacently to the opening main portion to prevent, on a back surface of the receive portion, the protrusions from being pulled out due to elastic restorations of the protrusions that have passed through the cutouts.

Abstract: A fastener may include a plate-shaped connecting base, at least one pair of projecting portions respectively formed in the connecting base, and undercut portions formed in the at least one pair of projecting portions. The at least one pair of projecting portions oppositely project in a lateral direction of the connecting base. The at least one pair of projecting portions respectively have first surfaces sloped toward distal ends thereof. The undercut portions are defined by the first surfaces of the at least one pair of projecting portions.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory bracket for use in automotive applications that attaches to an existing interior structure of the vehicle, including but not limited to, inner rocker panels on pickup trucks, pinch welds on wheel openings, and bumper mounting points. The vehicle accessory bracket is also designed to provide a proper mounting surface for the rocker accessory. The vehicle accessory bracket for use in automotive applications is disclosed herein comprising a longitudinal body, a rib and an opening for engaging and mounting to the existing structure of the vehicle. The vehicle accessory bracket can be used to cover up rusty/unsightly blemishes on vehicles, especially rocker panels on pickup trucks as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A snap fit fastener may include a head, a first group of wings, and a second group of wings. The first group of wings may be disposed axially around a center axis of the head, each of the first group of wings has a first length, and includes a first end connected to the head and a second end opposing the first end. The second group of wings may be disposed axially around the center axis of the head, each of the second group of wings has a second length, and includes a first end connected to the head and a second end opposing the first end. The first length may be different from the second length. A snap fit fastener with at least two groups of protrusions for fitting multiple heights is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a doorframe molding includes an upper edge part that defines an upper side of a window frame of a vehicle door. The mounting structure further includes an engaging part that includes a shaft part and a rib part extending from a lower end of the shaft part in a vehicle front-rear direction or a vehicle width direction, a body part of the doorframe molding, and a bracket that projects from the body part and is engaged with the engaging part. The bracket has a cut-out part that is made by cutting out the bracket. The shaft part is inserted into the cut-out part, and a peripheral part of the cut-out part is engaged with the rib part.

Abstract: A system and method including a fastener clip assembly including a cap configured to be secured to a chassis through a chassis slot and a pin configured to be secured to a body panel, wherein the pin is configured to be secured to the cap. The pin includes a pin head having a bottom surface and the cap includes one or more fingers. The fingers are configured to bend outward from an original position based at least in part on the pin being inserted into the cap and are configured to bend back to the original position based at least in part on the pin head moving past the fingers. The fingers are configured to secure the pin to cap based at least in part on the fingers engaging a bottom surface of the pin head. The cap includes one or more limiters corresponding to the one or more fingers. The limiters are located to the outside of the fingers, and the limiters are configured to prevent breaking of the fingers based at least in part on the limiters limiting an outward bending of the fingers.

Abstract: A method of aligning a first component and a second component with elastic averaging includes offsetting a first part and a second part of the first component and creating a shut-off slot between the first part and the second part of the first component by offsetting the first part and the second part. The shut-off slot has a slot vector that is not parallel to a main die vector.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a foam body having a first region, a second region, a top surface, and a bottom surface, and a trench defined by and between the first and second regions. The trench includes at least one section including a narrow portion having a first width and extending downwardly into the trench from the top surface, and a base portion below the narrow portion having a second width greater than the first width. The vehicle seat further includes a trim attachment fixture disposed in the foam body below the trench, wherein the trim attachment fixture is configured to be secured to a trim cover by an attachment member disposed in the base portion.

Abstract: A backboard fastening device for vehicle seats capable of preventing the movement of a backboard attached to the rear surface of a seat and the generation of rattle noise due to the movement of the backboard includes a clip framework and a compressible and elastically restorable fastening clip. The clip framework is formed at a clip mounting end of the backboard. A fastening clip, which is configured to exhibit elastic restoring force when compressed, is mounted to the clip framework, thereby improving assembly durability of the backboard to a seat back, easily restraining the generation of assembly tolerance and rattle noise, and easily achieving separation of the backboard for maintenance.