Abstract: A locking and securing means is disclosed which includes a base member, a threaded member and a sprocket. The base member defines vertically extending fingers with gaps therebetween and a threaded bore. The threaded member with a flat or irregular shape on its upper leg segment extends through this bore to a desired position. The sprocket, which is mounted on the threaded member prior to insertion into the bore, has radially extending teeth to mesh with the base-member-defined gaps and an internal shape to mate with the threaded-member shape. The threaded member is thus secured to a fixed height or position.

Abstract: A splash guard assembly including a splash guard 10 and mounting clamps 16 for attaching the splash guard to a fender flange 12b. The mounting clamp 16 includes structure defining a base 22, a back plate 24 extending laterally from the base and a pair of substantially parallel clamping arms 26 disposed on either side of the back plate. The clamping arms also extend from the base 22 and include portions disposed in a plane spaced from a plane defined by the back plate such that a fender flange receiving gap 28 is defined. Portions of the arms 26 are biased toward the plane of the back plate 24 so that when the clamp is pushed onto the fender flange a gripping force is generated by which the clamp is held in position during the installation process. A threaded pin member 18 is carried by the clamp and receives the splash guard.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring arrangement which includes a lock clip fitting about the anchor arrangement and being in longitudinally slidable relative thereto. The lock clip includes a lock tab extending from a portion of the periphery thereof in a direction generally parallel to the anchoring arrangement. A tab retainer is defined by a relatively stationary support member for preventing the lock tab from rotating.