Abstract: A screw grommet comprises a shank inserted into a mounting hole in a workpiece and a flange formed at one end of the shank that is larger than the mounting hole in the workpiece. A cavity is formed in the flange and the shank into which a tapping screw can be screwed after insertion through a hole in a member to be mounted on the workpiece. The shank has a rectangular cross-section appropriate for a rectangular cross-section mounting hole in the workpiece. Both the flange and a portion of the shank are divided by a plurality of axial slits. Protrusions are formed diagonally on the outer periphery of the shank separated axially from the flange by about the thickness of the workpiece. The screw grommet is able to obtain high retention force with respect to a workpiece without rotating together with a turned screw.

Abstract: A cylindrical pin (1) for connecting and/or guiding components (A, B), particularly in tool, fixture, and machine construction is provided. In order to make the cylindrical pin yieldable in a radial direction and thereby allow for compensation for its manufacturing tolerance, the cylindrical pin is provided with an internal bore (4, 6) extending in the axial direction at least over a partial region (1a, 1c) of the pin.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with multi-engagement configurations of engageable holes. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. Provision of an elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners provides water and gas proof properties, and further eliminates squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: A Spring fastener with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. This critical configuration of the barbs allows spring fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of spring fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the spring fasteners and the parts. Assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of such spring fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies may be made.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. The elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners also provides water and gas proof properties, as well as elimination of squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with multi-engagement configurations of engageable holes. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. Provision of an elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners provides water and gas proof properties, and further eliminates squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: A fastener with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. This critical configuration of the barbs allows fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the fasteners and the parts. Assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of such fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies may be made. In addition, fasteners with a combination of low and high barbs, which combination prevents rattling of the fastener and allows secure attachment on a part, such as a sheet metal, for example, are included.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with multi-engagement configurations of engageable holes. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. Provision of an elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners provides water and gas proof properties, and further eliminates squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (10), and a hood (20) pivotably attached to the base. The base includes a bottom wall (12), and a pair of side walls (14) extending from the bottom wall. A pair of posts (120) extends upwardly from front corners of the bottom wall. Each post defines a guiding groove (124) therein. The hood includes a top cover (22), a pair of side panels (24) extending from the top cover, and a pair of pivot mechanisms (28). Each pivot mechanism includes a pivot pin (286) movably received in the guiding groove of the corresponding post.

Abstract: The screw grommet 1 comprises a flange 2 and a shank 3 extending from the flange. The shank is provided with flexible legs 7 extending from the end of the shank towards the flange and outwardly from the shank. The shank has a screw insertion hole 13 into which a tapping screw is screwed to prevent the legs from being bent radially inward towards the shank so that the screw grommet is fixed to the workpiece by means of the legs and the flange. The inner portion of the legs is provided with a threaded section turned by screwing in the tapping screw. The flange 2 is integrated with a tubular fastening torque bearing section 18 extending in the direction opposite the shank 3. The fastening torque bearing section is formed with a screw insertion hole having a diameter smaller than the outside diameter of the tapping screw so as to receive the tapping screw.

Abstract: A modular headliner assembly (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) adapted to inflate away from a roof (18) of a vehicle (12) into a position between a side structure (16) of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant. The modular headliner assembly (10) also includes a headliner (36) for covering an interior portion (38) of the roof (18) and at least one support device (40) for supporting the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and the headliner in the vehicle (12). The support device (40) includes a bracket (42) having a portion (44) connectable to the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14), fastener (202) for connecting the headliner (36) to the bracket, and a fastener (222) for connecting the bracket to the vehicle (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic nut for mounting on a component having a penetration, said plastic nut being insertable into the penetration with a nut piece having a receiving hole for a screw and being provided with a flange for contact with one side of the component and with snap-on hooks for contact with the other side of the component, said snap-on hooks securing the plastic nut to the component, wherein, when in the relaxed position, said snap-on hooks on the one hand conform in their radial extent to the internal dimension of the penetration and on the other hand cover the receiving hole and spread apart when the screw is inserted and position themselves opposite the component.

Abstract: The present technique provides a stemmed washer and fastener assembly, which has a fastener retained in assembly with a stemmed washer. The assembly is particularly useful for applications in which a standoff is desired between a washer and a mating fastener. The stemmed washer includes a washer portion, a retaining portion, and a standoff portion. The retaining portion interfaces with the fastener, such as with a plastically deformed skirt portion, to retain the fastener in the assembly. The standoff portion has a toolfree mounting structure, such as a snap-fit member, to mount the stemmed washer and fastener assembly to one or more panels, thereby forming a fastener-panel assembly.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. The elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners also provides water and gas proof properties, as well as elimination of squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: The present invention pertains fasteners with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. Further, this critical configuration of the barbs allows the fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the fasteners and the parts. The present invention also pertains assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of the fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies. In addition, the present invention comprises fasteners providing a combination of low and high barbs, which combination prevents rattling of the fastener and allows secure attachment on a part, such as a sheet metal, for example.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. The elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners also provides water and gas proof properties, as well as elimination of squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: The present invention pertains fasteners with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. Further, this critical configuration of the barbs allows the fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the fasteners and the parts. The present invention also pertains assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of the fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies. In addition, the present invention comprises fasteners providing a combination of low and high barbs, which combination prevents rattling of the fastener and allows secure attachment on a part, such as a sheet metal, for example.

Abstract: A rivet structure includes a main body having a first end formed with an enlarged head and a second end formed with an extended column. The main body is provided with four opposite fixing plates each having a tapered face and each having a bottom face. The bottom faces of the four fixing plates form a square shaped configuration. Thus, the rivet structure can be combined with an article rigidly and stably, thereby preventing the rivet structure from being rotated relative to the article.

Abstract: The present invention pertains fasteners with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. Further, this critical configuration of the barbs allows the fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the fasteners and the parts. The present invention also pertains assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of the fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies. In addition, the present invention comprises fasteners providing a combination of low and high barbs, which combination prevents rattling of the fastener and allows secure attachment on a part, such as a sheet metal, for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic nut to be fitted to a component having an aperture, which, with a nut piece serving to hold a screw, can be plugged into the aperture and which, in order to bear on one side of the component, is provided with a flange which has a through hole for the screw and, on its side facing the component, has a sealing washer and, in order to bear on the other side of the component, is provided with snap-action hooks which, after insertion, spread out as the screw is tightened in the accommodation hole in the plastic nut and therefore secure the plastic nut to the component. The sealing washer has at its outer rim a shoulder which encloses the flange and projects beyond the thickness of the latter and, from its inner rim, merges into a collar which projects into the through hole.

Abstract: Fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by snapping segments, which may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. The elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners also provides water and gas proof properties, as well as elimination of squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a lock nut secured to an object, and a screw engaged through the other objects and threaded to the lock nut for securing the objects together. The lock nut includes a peripheral flap extended from one end of a tubular member and engaged with the object, and one or more ribs engaged into the object, for preventing the lock nut from rotating relative to the objects. The screw may thus solidly engage with the lock nut. The other end of the lock nut is machined radially outward to engage with the object, and to secure the ribs in the object.

Abstract: The present invention pertains fasteners with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. Further, this critical configuration of the barbs allows the fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the fasteners and the parts. The present invention also pertains assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of the fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies. In addition, the present invention comprises fasteners providing a combination of low and high barbs, which combination prevents rattling of the fastener and allows secure attachment on a part, such as a sheet metal, for example.

Abstract: A grommet having a body formed of an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve wherein the inner sleeve may be made to spin within the outer sleeve upon the application of a torqueing force that exceeds a predetermined release torque is herein disclosed. The grommet has a head attached to the body thereof to limit the insertion of a shank of the grommet into an aperture formed in a primary panel and a retaining structure formed into the outer surface of the shank to permit the grommet to be pre-assembled with the primary panel.

Abstract: This invention is related to a screw-nail member, to anchoring devices, articles using the anchoring devices to be secured on each other, and vehicles comprising one or more of the above. The screw-nail member has a first head, a screw upper portion toward the first head, and a leading nail lower portion away from the head. The screw-nail member may be used with conjunction with a spring fastener having a second head and two legs. The leading nail lower portion expands the legs of the fastener for securing a first object on a second object before the upper screw portion engages on the upper side of the second head of the fastener. This eliminates bowing of the head, which occurs when conventional screws or bolts are used with the fastener. In addition, engagement requires only push-in action with minimal turning of the screw-nail member, thus considerably improving productivity.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners, and more particularly fasteners which have expandable legs and which attach one object to another object. It also pertains combinations of one or more objects with said fastener(s), parts or objects connected with the fastener(s), as well as vehicles comprising parts connected with said fastener(s). The fastener comprises a substantially flat head and two expandable legs. The head preferably has an upper side and a lower side, preferably separated by a gap. The head also has a hole (round, oblong or otherwise shaped) in which the expanding body may engage or pass through for expanding the legs and securing a first object having a slot to a second object having a hole, such as a metal sheet to a plastic panel, for example. The fastener also comprises a Y-shaped funnel configuration, which has been formed by a partial cut of the legs. The sides of the Y-shaped funnel comprise inwardly bent portions which are designed to extend into the slot of the first object.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with multi-engagement configurations of engageable holes. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. Provision of an elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners provides water and gas proof properties, and further eliminates squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: The fastener includes a post element, a blind aperture assembly with a blind aperture into which the post element is inserted, and a rigid fastening member. The rigid fastening member includes a lower helical edge with an inwardly extending lip which threadably engages the external threads formed on the post. The inclined rotationally symmetric wall deflects upon insertion into the blind aperture, but then interferes with the walls of the blind aperture to resist withdrawal.

Abstract: A grommet adapted to accommodate more than one depth of hole or thickness of mating material. The grommet includes a base member having a central aperture. The grommet has at least two retaining tabs adapted for different depth holes or thicknesses of mating material. The tabs extend perpendicular to the base member and are adapted to be seated and retained within the hole to be protected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tacking rivet for fastening work pieces together which have aligned apertures therethrough. The tacking rivet includes a head portion and an elongated sleeve portion extending from the head portion. Both the head portion and the sleeve portion have openings therethrough which are in alignment with one another. The tacking rivet further includes a plurality of rib portions positioned on an outer surface of the sleeve portion which are capable of engaging with walls of the apertures of the work pieces when the sleeve portion is expanded within the apertures of the work pieces. Because the rib portions engage with the walls of the apertures of the work pieces, the tacking rivet will not rotate within the apertures during a drilling operation to remove the tacking rivet from the apertures prior to the installation of a permanent fastener to fasten the work pieces together.

Abstract: A resin clip includes a head for abutting on one surface of a panel upon insertion into an attachment hole thereof, a pillar extending from the center of the head, and a pair of elastic legs folded back at a tip portion of the pillar toward the head and spreading out in a V shape. Locking parts in shapes of multiple steps are formed outside the elastic leg. In addition, one side in a width direction inside the elastic leg is more protruded toward the pillar than the other side, and the pillar includes a dented portion for receiving the protruded portion.

Abstract: A fastener has a head for retaining a vehicle component and a leg to be fitted into a mounting hole of a panel. The leg has a plurality of resilient engaging walls extending in the axis direction with a plurality of vertical slits interposed therebetween. Upper ends of the walls are connected to the head and lower ends of the walls are connected to one another. Each upper end connected to the head is provided with a lateral cut. The presence of the cut makes the wall to easily flex inwardly when the leg is inserted into the mounting hole of the panel, enabling the insertion of the leg with smaller force, resulting in significant improvement in workability.

Abstract: A water-proof grommet is provided which includes a plate-shaped head, a polygonal grommet body, and at least two latch pawls connected at lower ends to the grommet body and arranged on an outside surface of a substantially central portion of the grommet body. The head is substantially flat at a back surface thereof, and the latch pawls are provided at tip end portions with at least one inclined surface inclined outward and downward from the grommet body and at least one adjacent flat portion. The grommet body is adapted to expand radially as a screw is threaded therein, so as to cause an outer surface of the grommet body to deform the latch pawls radially outward and thereby cause at least one of the inclined surface and the adjacent flat portion of the latch pawls to press a member being mounted toward the back surface of the head.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. The elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners also provides water and gas proof properties, as well as elimination of squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular clip comprising a clip body having an internally threaded hole formed in its center and two open-ring type elastic members formed integrally with and protruded from both sides of said clip body, respectively. Each of said elastic members has a panel receiving recess formed along the entire length on opposite end portions thereof, respectively. Said elastic members are then extruded outwardly with respect to the main body when structure members mounted to an interior of the automobile and the main body of the modular clip are joined by a screw, and subsequently a circumference of an internally threaded hole formed on the body panel is received in the panel receiving recesses of the elastic members thus easing the mounting of said modular clip to the body panel.

Abstract: A fastener is configured for engagement upon a panel having a panel opening, and for engaging a mating fastener through the panel opening. The fastener includes a body having an axis of rotation, a peripheral edge, a main portion and a panel end. At least two lugs project from the peripheral edge at the panel end and are the points of fixed engagement with the panel without causing yielding of the panel or of the fastener. In another embodiment, a fastener system includes a fastener having a body with at least two lugs projecting from the body, a panel with an opening and at least two pocket formations disposed relative to the opening to receive the lugs and place the body in registry with the opening. The lugs lockingly engage the pocket formations as the body is rotated, the engagement being achieved without causing yielding the fastener or the panel.

Abstract: A fastener designed to press into two slots of a barrier and become captivated with spring tension barbs is disclosed. The fastener thus allows two vertical barriers to be fastened together by driving a screw through a first barrier, a second barrier, and then the fastener, to compress the barriers in place during assembly. The fastener may be provided with a nut holding cage with caged nut or a pair of thread engaging flanges to secure the screw to the fastener.

Abstract: A synthetic resin grommet is provided which has a substantially cylindrical body having a flange portion and a head portion. The flange portion has an inverted dish-like shape and includes an elastically deformable vane-like shaped rim portion. Stopping claws are arranged on an outer circumference of the cylindrical body such that tips of the claws face the flange portion, and an elastically compressible annular rib is formed on top of the head portion of the cylindrical body. An upper portion of the head portion has a tapered face, and the annular rib is formed above the tapered face. With this structure, an inexpensive synthetic resin grommet is provided which exhibits sealing facility when it is fitted to a body of a car or a home electric appliance and when a part is attached thereto through the grommet, and which accurately and securely prevents the entrance of water into the body without requiring intricate procedures such a fitting of a sealing annulus.

Abstract: A thread-insert device is provided including a hollow-cylinder shaped sleeve part having an upper and lower sleeve edge and at least one supporting recess located on said upper sleeve edge; and a hollow-cylinder shaped thread insert, having two ends, a central axis, internal threads, and at least one supporting edge part projecting outwardly at one end of the thread-insert substantially perpendicularly to the central axis. The at least one supporting edge part is structured to be received by the at least one supporting recess, wherein the at least one supporting edge part is movable within the at least one supporting recess, and wherein the thread insert is movable within the sleeve part.

Abstract: A fastener for connecting a first panel to a second panel comprises a head and a shaft, the shaft including a plurality of spring legs, each connected at one end to the head and flexing inward and outward relative to the one end. The shaft is dimensioned for insertion into an aperture of the second panel with interference against aperture-defining edges. A plurality of grooves are formed within each spring leg, each groove separated from an adjacent groove by a rib. The rib is configured having a ramped leading surface, a stepped trailing surface and a peak surface disposed between the leading and trailing surfaces. The grooves of one spring leg are axially misaligned with the corresponding grooves of an adjacent spring leg such that each spring leg alternately locks its grooves to the aperture-defining edges of the second panel as the shaft is inserted into the aperture. The head of the fastener can be modified to connect with the first panel in multitude of alternative configurations.

Abstract: An anchor for attaching objects to a metal stud having a stud wall with inner and outer faces. The anchor has a cylindrical body having an inner end that is conical and an opening at its mid-portion. A plurality of fins extend from the anchor body adjacent the outer end, adapted to abut the outer face of a metal stud. A threaded bore extends along the longitudinal axis of the anchor body. A stud wedge is attached at its inner end to the anchor body by hinge means. The hinge means allow the stud wedge to be depressed into the opening during insertion of the anchor through a hole drilled through the wall of a metal stud, but forces the stud wedge upwardly after insertion of the anchor through the stud to lock the back side of the wedge against the inner face of the stud.

Abstract: The fastener includes a post element, a blind aperture assembly with a blind aperture into which the post element is inserted, and a rigid fastening member. The rigid fastening member includes a lower helical edge with an inwardly extending lip which threadably engages the external threads formed on the post. The inclined rotationally symmetric wall deflects upon insertion into the blind aperture, but then interferes with the walls of the blind aperture to resist withdrawal.

Abstract: A structure of a four-legged mounting peg for connection of boards comprising a loose-proof ring, a T-shaped four-legged mounting peg mounting body having a top plate with a center screw hole, and a plurality of pointed discs, vertically extended from the top plate, characterized in that at least an upwardly protruded securing disc is provided on the top plate, closely adjacent to the screw hole to enclose the loose-proof ring, the protruded securing disc being bent inwardly towards the center screw hole and integrally formed as a unit with the peg body, thereby the mounting peg secures firmly onto the boards to mount the boards together without dislocation.

Abstract: A resilient clip for engaging a structure having a body portion and a spacing structure. The body portion includes a pair of flanges, a pair of wing members and a pair of abutting flanges and is configured to be partially inserted through a hole in the structure and engage the surfaces of the structure. The spacing structure has first and second flange members, with the first flange member being coupled to the flange portion of the body portion and the second flange member being coupled to an outer edge of the first flange member and tapering downwardly toward the body portion and outwardly from the flange portion.

Abstract: A mounting element used in furniture building which is inserted into a bore of a furniture element and fixed in place therein. The mounting element includes a fastening sleeve and a connecting pin wherein the fastening sleeve is divided into deflectable holding springs and is inserted into the bore of the furniture element. The holding springs have tooth elements on an exterior and enclose a centered receptacle for the connecting pin. The connecting pin has a fastening receptacle or threaded receptacle and is connected in one piece with the fastening sleeve by gates which act as predetermined breaking points. The connecting pin is secured by the gates in a prepared position, ready to be driven. A connecting pin produced separately from the fastening sleeve is secured by partially inserting the connecting pin into the receptacle of the fastening sleeve in a prepared position, ready to be driven.

Abstract: A plug for the aattachment of a threaded fastener in a throughbore in sheet material, particularly metal sheet, comprising a plug body adapted to be plugged into the throughbore and having a bore oriented in plugging direction, wherein the body has a sealing collar forming a stop during plugging action, the collar extending radially outwardly and having an annular sealing surface facing in plugging direction.

Abstract: A one-piece insert fastener adapted for securement within an aperture in a panel by a threaded member. The insert fastener includes a base having a top surface, a bottom surface and a pair of outwardly protruding wings. In one embodiment, the base additionally includes a single-threaded, helical edge which is shaped to define an opening. In another embodiment, the base additionally includes an internally threaded drawn barrel which is shaped to define an opening. The insert fastener also includes a pair of resilient, spaced apart legs which are formed on and protrude out from the base. Each of the pair of legs includes an outwardly angled upper section, an inwardly angled middle section and a lower section. In use, the insert fastener is disposed into the aperture in the panel until the pair of wings abuts against the outer surface of the panel. The threaded member is rotatably driven into the opening in the base, the threaded member engaging the base upon rotation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener, which expands by the insertion of an expanding member, preferably a screw. The fastener comprises a substantially flat head and two expandable legs. The head has an upper side and a lower side, preferably separated by a gap. The head also has an oblong hole in which the expanding body engages for securing one object to another object. The oblong hole represents a plurality of regular generally round holes, so that it becomes easy for the fastener to be located in difficult positions of the objects to be connected. The oblong hole has sides on different planes, and each side has an edge. Preferably, at least one of the two edges contains arcs for better guidance of the expanding member. Additional engagement may be provided at lower portions of the fastener for improving pulling force and/or prevailing torque. Further, an elastic body may be integrally molded at least at the lower side of the head of the fastener, and preferably throughout the head of the fastener.

Abstract: A mounting channel member including a body having an outer surface, a pair of side edges and a pair of ends and a plurality of undercut channels extending away from the outer surface. A mounting channel member assembly wherein a plurality of mounting channel members are mounted on a supporting surface in side-by-side relationship. An anchor fastener including a body having an upper body portion and a lower body portion secured to the upper body portion, a bore in the upper body portion, and the lower body portion including first and second legs with a space therebetween with the bore being aligned with the space.