Abstract: A tote bin seal for securing sheet material lids via aligned lid apertures includes a flange forming an ID flag attached to a locking device having a hollow core body at one body end and two semi-circular arrays of tangs at the other body end, the tangs formed of stems and reverse hooks or barbs. The body is somewhat oval with a rectangular central portion, the tangs depending from each arcuate end of the oval. Each of the tangs and the body have an interior axially extending triangular stiffening rib. An insert with a head and a bifurcated shank is attached to the flange opposite the body and may be sheared from the flange for insertion into the body core. The shank forms a locking opening which captures a web in the body core for securing the insert locked to the body. The insert prevents the tangs from compressing inwardly to open the seal. The flange has a living hinge so it can be folded over to permit reading ID data from the flange in stacked bins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic assembly that includes an integrated circuit package, a heat sink, and a fastener which connects the heat sink to the integrated circuit package to cool the integrated circuit package. The fastener includes a stem that extends through the heat sink and the integrated circuit package. The fastener further includes a clamp that is connected to one end of the stem and a spring head that is connected to an opposing end of the stem. The spring head includes a first biasing member that extends around the longitudinal axis of the stem to compress the heat sink and the integrated circuit package against the clamp in order to reduce the thermal impedance between the heat sink and the integrated circuit package.

Abstract: A plate member mounting structure is used to mount a plate to a panel with an opening without forming a hole to the plate. The mounting structure is formed of a plate member to be attached to the panel and formed on the plate, and a clip to be disposed in the opening of the panel. The plate member has an insertion portion, and an engagement portion to project outwardly from an outer peripheral portion of the insertion portion. The clip includes an accommodating portion for receiving the insertion portion of the plate member, an engagement piece provided at the accommodating portion and engaging the engagement portion of the plate member, an anchor piece formed at one side of the clip to engage the panel, and a positioning piece formed at a head portion of the clip for engaging the panel together with the anchor piece.

Abstract: A bolt retaining article retains a bolt within a bore of a structure prior to the bolt being threadingly engaged within the bore. The bolt retaining article includes a tubular body having concave sections and convex sections. The concave and convex sections alternate around the tubular body. A number of engaging arms extend outwardly from the exterior surface of the concave sections to secure the bolt retaining article within the bore of the structure. The compressive forces created by the compression of the bolt retainer article when it is inserted into the bore prevent it from falling out. Likewise, the compression of the bolt retaining article around the bolt prevents the bolt from slipping out once inserted into the bolt retaining article. The bolt may slide within the bolt retaining article, but only with the application of an external axial force.

Abstract: A two part fastener (10) for clamping together first and second members (20, 22) that have an opening (40). The fastener (10) comprises a base (12) having a plurality of legs (80, 90) resiliently biased outwardly away from each other and insertable through the opening (40). A knob (14) connected with the base (12) is manually rotatable relative to the base to control the position of the legs (80, 90). The knob (14) has a first position of rotation relative to the base (12) in which blocking portions (80, 90) of the legs are in a blocking position to block removal of the legs through the opening (40). In a second position of rotation the knob (14) blocks inward movement of the blocking portions (88, 98) of the legs (80, 90) from the blocking position, thereby blocking removal of the fastener 10. In a third position of rotation the knob (14) holds the blocking portions (88, 98) of the legs (80, 90) inward from the blocking position, thereby enabling removal of the fastener (10).

Abstract: A component attaching device for attaching a component to an attaching member is formed of a first attaching section to be attached to the attaching member, and a second attaching section connected to the first attaching section to be attached to the component. A releasing section is formed near the first or second attaching section for releasing an attached condition of the attaching member with the first attaching section or an attached condition of the component with the second attaching section. The attached conditions is released when a force of relatively moving the attaching member and the component exceeds a predetermined value. Also, a holding section is formed near the releasing section such that the attaching member and the component are relatively moved.

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 system for removably attaching a first object to a second object comprising an attachment member on said first object which cooperates with an opening for receiving the attachment member on the second object. The attachment member is deformable from a static state to an extended state during the application of a force on the attachment member wherein the attachment member has a greater width in its static state than in its extended state. The width of the opening cooperating with the attachment member is less than at least a portion of the width of the attachment member in its static state but substantially equal to or greater than the width of the attachment member in its extended state.

Abstract: In the system there participates one of the parts that is to be joined (8), sheet like, preferably of metallic nature, with a window (9), the other part that is to be joined (20), supplied with a shaft (10) of a plastic nature, and a staple, metallic and intermediate (1). The staple is composed of a first pair of tabs (2), with brackets (3) in their ends, that constitute the means for an elastic connection to a transversal beam (12) of the shaft (10), a second pair of tabs (4), pronouncedly divergent, finished off in “U” shaped folds (5), oriented outwards and designed for their connection, by elastic deformation, to the window (9) of the part (8), and a third pair of tabs (6-7) designed to support over the sheet (8) outside the window (9), being able to insert optionally, between these two pieces (8) and (20), an intermediate piece (21), as for example a panel. The system results particularly ideal for the coating of the interior of automobiles.

Abstract: A three-part fastening element having, as the first part or element, a first sleeve which is slit axially at least once, preferably a number of times, at one of its two ends and is thus radially spreadable and has a cylindrical basic shape and, at both ends, stop regions projecting radially from an approximately uniform cylindrical outer circumferential surface. The second part or element comprising a second sleeve which can be introduced into said first sleeve as a spreading mandrel for the radially spreadable end region of the first sleeve and has a radially projecting collar at its end remote from the spreadable end of the first sleeve. The second part or element intended for fastening a first component, by way of the first sleeve, on a wall provided with an opening for receiving the spreadable end of the first sleeve. The third element comprising a cap with a spreading pin which extends from the latter that is intended for introduction into the spreading mandrel which is the second sleeve.

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: The metallo-plastic clip comprises a clip and a plastic shank of which is part the corresponding accessory to be placed in an opening provided on the vehicle body, with an interposed vechicle roof. The clip provided with flexible flaps with a bend after which there is a horizontal segment of maximum size with a notch for attaching the clip to the opening of the vechicle body, while in a central area the flexible flaps are provided with a cut without loss of material forming center segments projected towards the center and with rounded corners which allow passage between them, with their corresponding lateral displacement and thereby also of the flaps, of any tool in order to free the clip from the shank.

Abstract: A dual stage fastener for securing a vehicle interior trim component to a vehicle body component to cover an air curtain during storage. The fastener includes a pin tethered to a grommet. During deployment of the air curtain, the pin disengages from the grommet and the tether restrains the pin and the associated trim component to reduce the length of travel of the trim component within the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a clip 38 which maintains a force for coupling a trim board 39 to a base member 41 of the body of an automobile over a wide range of thicknesses of the base member. The clip 38 has a head 42 adapted to be engaged with and connected to the trim board 39 and a leg 43 extending from the head 42 and adapted to be inserted into a mounting hole of a base member 41 to be fastened thereto. The leg 43 includes a suction cup shaped flange 49 adjacent to the head 42 and adapted to contact one of the surfaces of the base member 41 and a shank 50 extending from the flange 49. The shank 50 has a flexible engagement section 54 formed in a larger diameter at a position in the vicinity of the flange 49 but spaced from the flange by a distance greater than the thickness of the base member 41.

Abstract: An expansible plug has a plurality of expansible tongues which extend over an expansible region and are expandable radially away from one another under the action of an expanding member, the expansible region being radially oversized.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for securing a first plate, which may be a pull handle bracket, in a spaced relationship to a second plate, which may be a door panel. The apparatus (10) comprises a fastener (16) having a head portion (22) and a base portion (24). The head portion (22) is insertable into a hole in the first plate and supports the first plate. The base portion (24) is insertable into a hole in the second plate and attaches to the second plate. Part of the base portion (24) of the fastener (16) extends on a side of the second plate opposite the first plate. The apparatus (10) further includes a retainer (18) having an elongated main body (90) for inserting into the head portion (22) of the fastener (16) and for securing the first plate to the head portion (22) of the fastener (16). The part of the base portion (24) of the fastener (16) that extends on a side of the second plate opposite the first plate has a width that increases to resist a force attempting to separate the first plate from the second plate.

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: 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: A plastic connector 1 is provided for connecting an associated support member with an associated plate element. A generally cylindrical elongate neck shaped intermediate zone 5 defines a longitudinal axis and carries on a first end an upper part 2 and on a second end a lower part 3. The upper part is selectively attachable to the associated plate element. The lower part 3 is selectively connectable with the associated support member and includes a cover cone portion 22 defining a generally pointed conical tip S. A plurality of ribs 15, 15′ are arranged longitudinally on the lower part and extend radially outwardly from the lower part by a first height H, the first height being greater than an outer diameter D formed by the intermediate zone 5. A spherical constriction portion 20 is defined between the intermediate zone 5 and the cover cone portion 22 to enable secure connection between the associated support member and plate element and to assist in installation of the connector.

Abstract: Fastening means for fastening a panel-shaped structural member in a channel of an accommodation member, with the means being positioned in a bore of the structural member and of throughbores provided in the walls of the channel, characterized by the following features

Abstract: An adaptable and removable end labeling apparatus for labeling tubular and rolled materials including a base having a first side and a second side and a center rod having one end affixed in the center of the first side. The second side is adapted for placement of labeling indices. A resiliently adaptable circumferential wedge member coupled to the center rod and radially projecting therefrom is provided for adaptably friction fit coupling to an inner circumferential wall of the tubular and rolled materials.

Abstract: A fastener grommet assembly has a combining function of a fastener and a grommet. The fastener grommet includes two flange members each having an axial opening, a fastening mechanism formed on an outer surface thereof, the fastening mechanism being an axially extended portion that compressibly interlocks with one or more grommets or similar devices.

Abstract: An attachment system including an attachment member having a height and a width with a base and a main body having a height extending away from the base and being substantially flexible along the height thereof and substantially inflexible along its width. The main body includes a plurality of substantially inflexible portions vertically spaced apart from the base and from one another by a plurality of substantially flexible connecting portions.

Abstract: A steering wheel airbag assembly (1) for a motor vehicle with a driver airbag module (2), in which the module snaps into an aligned engagement with the steering wheel during manufacture of the steering wheel. The assembly (1) includes an airbag supporting portion (4) with a plurality of apertures therein (21,31,41) and a driver airbag module (2) attached to the supporting portion (4) and having a plurality of legs (14,15,16), each of which extends slidingly into a corresponding aperture (21,31,41) being movable towards and away from the supporting portion (4). Engagement barbs (24) between each leg (14,15,16) and aperture (21,31,41) limits said movement and keeps the module (2) and supporting portion (4) attached. A spring (19) between the module (2) and the supporting portion (4) spring biases the module away from the supporting portion (4).

Abstract: A fastener assembly for attaching a trim panel to a support panel. The fastener assembly includes a clip portion having a handle end, a guide leg projecting from the handle end and a pair of locking legs projecting from the handle end and spaced parallel on opposing sides of the guide leg. The fastener assembly further includes a base portion having a bridge portion extending from a pair of base plates and defining a slot therebetween for removably receiving the guide leg therethrough, a pair of locating projections extending longitudinally from the respective pair of base plates opposite the bridge to a distal end, and a locking tab projecting from each of the locating projections toward the base plates. The base portion is adapted to retain the support panel between the locking tabs and the base plates and the clip portion is cooperable with the base portion to retain the trim panel between the base plates and the clip 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 directLon 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 tool for connecting two members includes a head part to be connected to a first member, and a leg part extending from the head part to be connected to an attachment hole in a second member. The leg part includes at least one coupling bump forming on the leg part an enlarged-diameter part larger than a diameter of the attachment hole on the second member, and a gap formed along a central axis of the leg part for allowing the at least one coupling part to bend inward when compressed. The coupling bump has a side surface extending along the central axis of the leg part. When the leg part is inserted into the attachment hole, the coupling bump is elastically bent inwardly to pass the attachment hole and is returned to an original shape at a position where the leg part is completely inserted into the attachment hole to thereby engage the second member.

Abstract: A fastener which allows for the attachment of two articles without the need for hardware such as a screw, or such as nuts, bolts and washers. The fastener comprises two members—a fastener post which serves as a male member, and a fastener post receiver which serves as a female member. The male post defines two elongated prongs, with each prong having a flange near its end. The female receiver is configured to mate with the prongs of the post. To this end, the receiver has walls which extend from a base, with the walls having a series of teeth for receiving the flanges of the post as the post is advanced into the female receiver. In addition, the walls of the female receiver are separated by channels. The channels allow the walls of the receiver to pivot about the base. This feature, in turn, allows the walls to contract and engage the male post when one attempts to separate the male post from the female receiver.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection unit between a support 3, such as a body part of a motor vehicle, and a plate element, such as the facing of a door. An upper part 1 is attachable to the plate element via an attachment region 5 and an engagement region 6 selectively receives a holding element 2, which is connectable to the support. The engagement region 6 of the upper part 1 consists of two pockets 8, 9, arranged above each other and separated by a cross piece 10. The holding element 2 is equipped, above an attachment region 7, connectable with support 3, with a circumferential elastic sealing lip 27 and two flanges 14, 15 of different elasticity, arranged at axial distance from each other, cross-wise to the longitudinal direction L—L defined by the holding element.

Abstract: A fastener for a heat-radiator on a chip is disclosed. The fastener has a leg. A cone-shaped foot of which a maximum diameter is larger than that of the leg is formed at a first end of the leg. A head is formed at a second end of the leg. Two bow arms are oppositely formed at two sides of the leg each with a first end fixed on a bottom face of the head. A ring is formed on second ends of the bow arms with an opening for the rod to extend therethrough.

Abstract: A fastener used for mounting a mounting object having an insertion rib onto a support body having a mounting aperture. The fastener is previously fitted to the insertion rib of the mounting object and then inserted into the mounting aperture of the support body by pressing the insertion rib thereinto, thereby removably mounting the mounting object on the support body. The fastener includes a fastener body having a shoulder portion. The shoulder portion is adapted to elastically engage an inner edge of the mounting aperture of the support body when the fastener is inserted into the mounting aperture with the insertion rib. The fastener further includes a gripper portion provided on the fastener body and having at least one gripper surface and at least one engagement projection formed thereon. The gripper surface Is adapted to contact the insertion rib of the mounting object when the fastener is fitted to the insertion rib.

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 wire harness fixing device is provided which never wobbles or rotates regardless of the thickness of a body panel to which the fixing device is attached. Such wire harness fixing device includes an attachment plate, clips to be inserted through insertion holes of the body panel, and a pair of protrusions facing each other. The clips are situated between the pair of protrusions. The pair of protrusions are provided with seating portions onto which both side edges of the body panel are seated. The seating portions are taller at positions farther away from the clips.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a hose to a fluid handling device having a first bore defining a fluid path and a second bore. The connector comprises a connector housing and a retaining mechanism. The connector housing has a first bore, a second bore and a third bore. The first bore has an entrance and a terminal end. The second bore has an entrance and a terminal end. The third bore has an entrance. The terminal end of the first bore intersects the terminal end of the second bore. The entrance of the first bore communicates with the hose. The entrance of the second bore communicates with the fluid path within the first bore of the fluid handling system. The third bore of the connector housing is parallel to the second bore and the entrance of the third bore of the connector housing is located longitudinally between the entrance of the first bore and the entrance of the second bore. The retaining mechanism retains the connector housing to the fluid handling device.

Abstract: A fastener for removably attaching a speaker grill to a cabinet includes a head having a pair of outwardly directed wings that have inwardly directed ramps at their bottoms to aid in disengaging the speaker grille receptacle from the fastener. A pair of angled abutments beneath the head are arranged to sandwich the receptacle between the abutments and the ramps to provide a secure, yet readily removable, grill. The tree-like base of the fastener includes a plurality of resilient branches for frictionally engaging the inner surface of an aperture in a wood or wood composition cabinet. The end of the base includes a pair of resilient wings that expand to engage the bottom of an aperture in a plastic cabinet.

Abstract: The snapping-in foot (3) of this fastener (1) has a flat rigid web (10) and two curved flexible flanges (11A, 11B) each connected to the web (10) and having, opposite a plane face (14A) of the web, an internal surface bordered by this plane face of the web, by a longitudinal edge (16A) of this flange and by a transverse edge of this flange, with the internal surface of each flange (11A) being concave and with the longitudinal edge (16A) of each flange having, seen by an observer disposed parallel to the plane face (14A) of the web (10) opposite this internal surface, a V shape whose apex, directed outwards, is situated at the level of a change-of-direction plane (18) on each side of which the external surface of the foot (3) tapers.

Abstract: A snap-in fastener secures two sheets together by snap fit. Extensions of the fastener body include a clinch feature that provides a permanent attachment to a first sheet of metal. Integral snap arms which extend beyond the opposite side of the first sheet provide a reusable means to attach to an appropriately sized hole in a second sheet thus uniting the two sheets. The sheets include rectangularly-shaped holes positioned in alignment through which the snap arms of the fastener pass to achieve attachment. A locking mechanism may be employed to hold the snap arms in their engaged position to prevent pull-out of the second panel. In addition, finger grips integral with the body of the fastener provide an ergonomically suitable handle for carrying the attached sheet.

Abstract: A clip includes a pin (40) and a leaf spring (50). The pin includes a columnar body (44), an expanded head (42) formed at a top end of the body, and a cone-shaped plug (48) formed at a bottom end of the body opposite the head. A slot (488) is defined through the plug and a bottom portion of the body, to enable the plug to elastically deform. The plug is thus adapted for extending through a heat sink and engaging with a printed circuit board. A flange (46) extends perpendicularly from the body between the head and the plug. The leaf spring includes a base (51), with an opening (52) defined therein for extension of the pin therethrough. A pair of inflexed prolongations (53) extends progressively downwards from opposite corners of the base, with the width of each prolongation being less than half the width of the base.

Abstract: A connection (1) between a support (2) and a plate element includes an upper part (3), attachable to the plate element, and a lower part (4), connectable to the support (2). A neck-shaped intermediate region (5), between the upper and lower parts (3, 4, respectively), includes locking elements (10). A contact piece (12) on the lower part (3) has counter stops (14) and a first flange (16). The intermediate region (5) penetrates in an anterior region of the contact piece (12). The contact piece (12) spreads behind the support (2) after being inserted through an opening (7) in the support (2). A flexible hose gasket (20), surrounding the intermediate region (5), is in a substantially cylindrical shape when the connection (1) is in a pre-mounted position.

Abstract: A panel latch 10 includes at least one flexible latch member 24, 26 having a base portion 36, a first leg 32, and a second leg 34 attached to the first leg via the base portion. The flexible latch member 24, 26 further has a latch portion 46 and a stop member 82 disposed on the first leg 32. The latch portion 46 is separated from the stop member 82 to accommodate therebetween at least two separate parts 12, 14 that are to be latched together. The legs 32, 34 of the flexible latch member can be flexed so as to shift the latch portion 46 and the stop member 82 in a direction toward the second leg 34 to allow the two parts 12, 14 to be unlatched from each other. A generally U-shaped, rigid latch retaining member 28 is provided that has a first leg 54 with free end. A second leg 56 of the latch retaining member 28 is connected to the flexible latch member 24, 26.

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: A pin (11) is formed projecting upwardly integrally with a face side holder (10) and a slit (13) is formed at a side thereof. On a rear side of the face side holder (10), a stationary pinching portion (20) is provided substantially in parallel therewith and a movable pinching portion (23) and is provided substantially in parallel therewith through a hinge portion (22). Each pinching portion (20, 23) is arranged to have free ends (20a) and (23a) at each tip side and is possible to change from a state where they are mutually horizontal interposing the hinge portion (22) therebetween to a state where they open outwardly so as to separate the tip thereof. The movable pinching portion (23) is integrated with a pin fitting portion (27) which extends to an opposite direction to the pin (11). The pin fitting portion (27) fits into a slit (13) by bending at the hinge portion (22) and is engaged to be one body with the pin (11) by means of an engaging portion (28).

Abstract: The fastening device has first and second fastening means fittable to the carpet and to the mat and which click together. The first fastening means are defined by a single part having two flanges integral with a hub and which are positioned on opposite sides of the carpet; and one of the flanges is shaped to permit passage through a hole in the carpet by rotating the single part. The second fastening means have a further two flanges integral with two corresponding hubs which fit together in a variable axial position through a hole in the mat to adapt the distance between the further two flanges to the thickness of the mat. The single part carries a male member which clicks inside an elastic female member carried by one of the flanges fitted to the mat.

Abstract: A clip (10) is provided for securing an object such as a cable to a body (32) such as a wall of a supporting frame, which is of simple and rugged design and that allows one-hand operation. The clip includes first and second jaws (18, 20) with lower ends (60, 62) that are pivotally connected, upper ends (70, 72) that can grasp the object between them when the jaws are pivoted together, and middle parts (94). The body has a slot (22) that receives the middle parts of the jaws to hold the jaws together so the upper parts grasp the object.

Abstract: A grommet is formed with elastomeric portions and relatively rigid portions by multi-shot core injection molding. The grommet. includes a head and a shank. The head includes a central planar area of the relatively rigid material, such as nylon. The head further includes a lower layer of elastomeric material, facing the shank, which serves as a seal or washer. The head further includes an upper layer of elastomeric material which includes countersunk portions around the blind aperture which is formed in the head and extends through a portion of the shank. The shank includes a rounded nose formed on a distal portion and has elastomeric material formed on an exterior thereof.

Abstract: A device for mounting tubular members to structural members. The device is a unitary structure formed into two gripping arms, two flex arms and a retainer plate. Each gripping arm includes a bend and two pointed straight protrusions. Each flex arm includes two pointed bent protrusions and a stop having a bent lip. The retainer plate includes an opening for engaging a threaded member.

Abstract: An attachment connection (18) for securing a vehicle trim component (16) to a vehicle body sheet metal panel (20) includes an attachment projection (22) extending from the trim component with an attachment formation (24) molded in situ thereon from a softer material. An opening (26) in the sheet metal panel (20) includes a cantilevered leaf spring (28) having a terminal end (30) that is engaged with the softer attachment formation (24) upon insertion of the attachment projection into the opening to thereby provide securement of the trim component. The leaf spring (28) has a curved section (32) to provide enhanced spring action thereof and its terminal end (30) preferably has a curved shape that engages the attachment formation (24) on the attachment projection (22).

Abstract: The grommet includes a shank with a planar surface through which an aperture is formed. A screw is inserted into the aperture. Boss segments are formed peripherally outwardly adjacent from the aperture. The outer walls of the boss segments form a diameter equal to the diameter of an aperture of a secondary panel to be engaged. The diameter of the screw head does not exceed the diameter of the aperture to be engaged. When the screw is in the fully driven position, the lower chamfered surface of the head of the screw urges the boss segments outwardly so as to engage the secondary panel. The shank of the grommet further includes lateral flexible wings for detent engaging a primary panel with a square aperture.

Abstract: A locking device includes a projecting member and a retaining member. The projecting member has a bulbous head which is securely retained by the retaining member which includes a body portion having a passageway or void formed therethrough. An interference defined by at least one embossment is disposed within the passageway to provide a reduced diameter portion which precludes separation of the projecting member from the retainer. Depending on the materials of construction the interlocking relationship between the projecting member and the retainer can be permanent.

Abstract: A fastening clip structured to attach a plate-shaped structural part with a second plate-shaped part is disclosed. The parts have fastening openings, one of the openings being oblong. The clip includes a head having a radial conical flange adapted to engage the respective structural part, and a shank having a plurality of resilient legs, the legs being connected to the head at the upper end thereof and forming a conical insertion tip at the free end thereof. The outer sides of the legs have a shoulder adapted to cooperate with the edge of the hole, wherein four legs are provided circumferentially spaced by 90°, the legs being separated by relatively broad slots extending from flange to the insertion tip, the maximum diameter of the shank at the level of the shoulders being slightly larger than the shortest diameter of the oblong hole.