Abstract: A disassembling structure includes a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a guide and positioning piece; the guide and positioning piece is fixedly arranged on the first module; the second connecting piece is fixedly arranged on the second module; the second connecting piece and the guide and positioning piece are opposite to each other; the guide and positioning piece is attached to the outer side of the second connecting piece in a covering manner to guide and position the first module and the second module; the first connecting piece is detachably connected to the second connecting piece after passing through the guide and positioning piece.

Abstract: A fastener unit and related method for securing a board to a support is provided. The fastener unit includes a spacer block, a grip element extending from the spacer block and configured to fit in and engage a groove of the board, and one or more resilient compression elements joined with the spacer block. The resilient compression elements can be vertically compressible so at least a portion of it can move from an open mode to a compression mode and fit within, then forcibly expand within, the groove, thereby securing the spacer block in a position adjacent the groove to establish a gap between the board and another board. Related methods of use also are provided.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The fastener assembly comprises a fastener configured to couple a first component to a second component of the motor vehicle, the fastener comprising a shank configured to be received within a bore of the first component; and a retaining member, the retaining member being couplable to the fastener and the first component, the retaining member comprising an opening configured to receive the fastener shank and to provide a resistance against the removal of the fastener shank from the bore of the first component, wherein the retaining member comprises a deformable portion configured to deform from a first state to a second state by virtue of the operating environment of the first component such that the fastener may be removed from the bore when the deformable portion is in the second state following operation of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A hidden joining device for parts of furniture and furnishing items, in particular between a first panel, such as a shoulder of a piece of furniture, and a second panel, such as a base or shelf or top of a piece of furniture, which must be moved toward each other along an approach direction to bring the edge of one panel abutted in a tightening position against a surface of the other panel, includes a blocking group and a connection group coupled to those panels The blocking group is inserted inside a seat that is contained in the thickness of the panel on which the blocking group is applied. The seat has an axis perpendicular to the approach direction and extends from a rear edge of the panels toward the interior of the panels, forming a single visible hole in the two panels when connected.

Abstract: This disclosure describes embodiments of an anchor with a body configured to expand radially outwardly along its entire length. The anchor includes, but is not limited to, an elongate body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the elongate body having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a bore aligned with and extending along the longitudinal axis, the elongate body comprising a slot penetrating into the outer surface towards the longitudinal axis, the slot forming a path circumscribing the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A surgical fastener for use with an anastomosis of two tissues includes a base leg and an upright leg. The base leg is selectively deformable and includes a traumatic tip for piecing tissue. The surgical fastener also includes at least one capillary disposed on the base leg which has a reservoir defined therein for retaining a liquid, e.g., bioadhesive, bonding agent, medicament, etc. Each of the capillaries is ruptureable upon deformation of the surgical fastener to dispense the liquid to the anastomosis site.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle (10) for fastening a material layer to a substructure, comprising a plate (12) and a hollow shank (14), integrally formed thereon, for taking a fastening screw (24; 34), wherein a stepped bore (16) is provided in the hollow shank, wherein the stepped bore (16) comprises at least two steps (28; 38; 50) between at least three regions (18; 30; 36; 2), wherein the hollow shank (14) is formed so as to taper at least partially in a conical manner on an external surface, wherein the hollow shank (14) is provided with radially expandable elements, and wherein the expandable elements are formed as axial grooves (40) externally in that part of the hollow shank (14) that is formed in a conically tapering manner. The invention proposes that the grooves (10) are each provided at the groove base at least partially with a thin bottom (42) that is stretchable or breakable by the expansion.

Abstract: Described herein is a surgical nail in the form of an intramedullary nail with a central axis made from a material M with a tensile strength Fz, compressive strength Fd, density ?2 and modulus of elasticity E. The nail has a transverse bore extending transversely to the central axis and having a cross-sectional profile F and a transverse axis, the cross-sectional profile F having a maximum length a that runs in the direction of the central axis and a maximum width b that runs perpendicular to the length. An insert with the longitudinal axis, made from material m and having a modulus of elasticity e that is smaller than the modulus of elasticity E of material M, can be introduced into the transverse bore. The insert also has a length L that runs in the direction of its longitudinal axis and satisfies the condition L>0.2 D.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fastening device that allows an attachment operation to be simply and easily performed even by a single person, is capable of fastening and fixing with certainty, and is capable of reducing cost. A fastening device is configured by: a bolt in which a right screw is formed on one end portion and a left screw is formed on another end portion; a jig engaging section that is formed on one end portion or both end portions of the bolt such as to be capable of being rotated using a jig that rotates the bolt; and a right screw nut and a left screw nut that respectively screw onto the right screw in the one end portion of the bolt and the left screw in the other end portion.

Abstract: A windshield wiper arm bracket includes a pair of side walls. Each of said side walls include at least one centrally located pin arm receiving hole formed therein. The bracket also includes a post attaching the pair of side walls together. The post is for receiving a pin arm adaptor thereon. The bracket also includes an attachment arm formed on a bottom of each of the pair of side walls. The attachment arms are for connecting the bracket to a windshield wiper assembly. An adaptor for a windshield wiper arm bracket includes a top portion and a web portion. The web portion includes a central aperture formed therein. The central aperture includes a first portion for receiving a post of the windshield wiper arm bracket and a second aperture for receiving a pin arm of a windshield wiper arm.

Abstract: A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rivet nut unit. The rivet nut unit may comprise a rivet nut including a flange of which a lower surface is supported by a upper surface of a plate while riveting the plate by a riveter, a body part of which the inside of a lower part is worked to have screw threads and which is integrally formed in a cylindrical shape with a lower portion of the flange, and a hole-making head which is disengageably located on a lower end of the body part to rotate together with the rivet nut and bore an insertion hole in the plate while the riveter rotates in order to insert the body part into the plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fastening arrangement for plate-shaped facing components. The fastening arrangement includes at least one profiled rail comprising legs in a cross-section, an intermediate space being formed between these legs and configured to hold a peripheral portion of at least one of the facing components. A first one of the legs of the profiled rail includes at least one opening which extends into the first leg in a transverse direction of the profiled rail. The fastening arrangement also includes at least one fixing element which is equipped with at least one extension. The extension is designed such that it can be pressed into the opening in the first leg to fix the facing component so that the extension protrudes into the intermediate space and portions thereof come into frictional contact with the peripheral portion of the facing component held in the intermediate space.

Abstract: A prop head bearing device used for a shield support and to receive a prop head includes a prop head bearing main body with a prop head receiving portion, a flange adjacent to the prop head receiving portion and a flange bore, and a receiving portion adjacent to the flange and remote from the prop head receiving portion. The prop head bearing device may also include a securing element including a securing element bore adapted in shape to the receiving portion, such that in the mounted state the securing element is locked with respect to the bore direction of the flange bore and that the securing element bore is aligned to the flange bore.

Abstract: A self-locking device having continuous locking positions comprises bases (21, 31), self-locking components (22, 32), first locking blocks (23, 33, 33?) and second locking blocks (23a, 33a, 33a?). Inner walls of the bases (21, 31) comprise first frictional contact surfaces (21W, 31W) and fourth frictional contact surfaces (21M, 31M). The self-locking components (22, 32) have second frictional contact surfaces (22M, 32M) and third frictional contact surfaces (22W, 32W), and are at least partially located in the bases (21, 31), so that the second frictional contact surfaces (22M, 32M) face the first frictional contact surfaces (21W, 31W), and the third frictional contact surfaces (22W, 32W) face the fourth frictional contact surfaces (21M, 31M).

Abstract: A mechanical fastener assembly is provided for joining two or more workpieces. The assembly includes a mechanical fastener and a slotted insert. The mechanical fastener has a shaft received within aligned bores of the workpieces. The slotted insert surrounds at least a portion of the shaft and has a body portion received within the aligned bores, while an enlarged head portion of the slotted insert is positioned outside of the bores. The mechanical fastener assembly may further include a retaining sleeve when the bores of the workpieces have different diameters. In such case, a midsection of the retaining sleeve is at least partially received within the bore having the smaller diameter, while an enlarged end section of the retaining sleeve is at least partially received within the bore having the greater diameter. The retaining sleeve may be used in combination with or independently of the slotted insert.

Abstract: A warning light assembly includes a frame with integral fastener anchors. The frame aligns and supports the anchors with openings in a vehicle body or other support surface. Fasteners pass through a warning light housing to spread retention legs behind the support surface. The anchors are connected by the frame and cannot rotate relative to the vehicle body or warning light. The frame defines a central opening for warning lights requiring additional depth.

Abstract: A retention clip assembly is for attachment to a stud. The assembly includes a base plate and a cover plate. The base plate includes a base rim and a locking finger extending from the base rim. The cover plate includes a cover rim and a flange. The cover rim defines a lock opening configured for receiving the locking finger therein to retain the cover plate to the base plate. The flange extends inwardly from the cover rim at an angle which is acute such that the flange overlays the cover opening and is configured for engaging the external teeth on the stud. The cover plate attached to the base plate with a sheet of material therebetween. The cover plate and base plate are positioned such that the flange engages the external teeth of the stud to prevent removal of the retention clip assembly from the stud.

Abstract: A single retainer is configured to securely retain a fastener and first and second limiting members. The retainer may include a main body, fastener-engaging members extending from the main body, and limiter-engaging members from the main body. The fastener-engaging members are configured to securely engage a portion of the fastener, and the limiter-engaging members are configured to securely engage portions of the first and second limiting members. The fastener-engaging members and the limiter-engaging members are configured to retain the fastener and the first and second limiting members.

Abstract: A stud retainer is configured to securely retain a fastening stud. The stud retainer includes a base integrally connected to beams that are in turn integrally connected to a wall opposite the base. A stud retainer chamber is defined between the base, the beams, and the wall. A vibration-damping interface extends outwardly from the beams. The vibration-damping interface may include a plurality of fingers. The stud retainer may also include at least one flexible brace extending from said wall toward said base.

Abstract: A fastening element for fastening an attachment on a vehicle body includes a basic body having a recess and multiple spring tongues arranged in the recess, wherein the multiple spring tongues are constructed for holding the fastening element on a fastening bolt arranged on the vehicle body and received in the recess, wherein the recess has two opening regions enabling connection of the fastening element with the fastening bolt in at least two joining directions.

Abstract: An article for mounting to a support structure via a fastener, comprising a molded body made from a first thermoplastic material and having a length. The molded body also has an attachment surface spaced from the support structure and a show surface opposite the attachment surface. The article contains a fastening insert made of a second thermoplastic material and disposed within the molded body for receiving the fastener to mount the article to the support structure. The fastening insert has a flange extending along the length of the molded body. The fastening insert also has a boss coupled to and extending from the flange and the attachment surface for receiving the fastener. The flange defines a plurality of holes with the first thermoplastic material disposed in the holes for anchoring the fastening insert in the molded body.

Abstract: Device for fastening a first component (42) with a through opening (44) on a second component (40) with a through opening (18) being essentially rectangular in cross section, comprising a first fastening element (10) which comprises a radial flange (12) on one end and a shaft section (16) with rectangular cross section, which is insertable into the through opening of the second component and comprising a second fastening element which relative to the first fastening element is at least partly axially moveable, which second fastening element comprises an axial bore for receiving a fastening screw. The first fastening element comprises at least one first section (18) of a first, harder material and at least one second section (20) of a second, softer material, wherein the second fastening element upon screwing the fastening screw is pressed against the second section of the first fastening element and thereby deforming it in a sealing manner.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided to cover below a front hood of a motor vehicle has an elastic fixing element for mounting a widened area implemented as a radial expansion of a shaft. When the cover is pressed down, the fixing element detaches from the widened area and arrives over the shaft. In this way, the fastening device is made yielding.

Abstract: A fastener device and assembly comprises segmented arms of rectangular cross section that extend inwardly from a central opening in a surface of the device body. A distal end portion of each segment arm comprises an internally threaded portion, to collectively form a single thread engageable with an externally threaded fastener. Centering portions enhance alignment of the device when applied to the externally threaded fastener.

Abstract: Fasteners are inserted into a stack of members and terminated with parts having at least one of a dry dielectric coating and a dry dielectric seal at select locations to protect against electromagnetic effects (EME).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing titanium-alloy articles that includes, before machining, heat treating a slug of titanium-alloy at a temperature sufficient to form a layer of alpha case on the surface of the slug of titanium-alloy, then, after heat treating, machining the slug of titanium-alloy to form a finished part while removing material from all surfaces of the slug of titanium-alloy. Also disclosed is an article of manufacture made with the described method.

Abstract: A nut configured to threadably engage an external thread of a bolt is provided. The nut generally comprises an upper portion that defines a first thread, a lower portion that defines a second thread, and a sidewall portion that connects the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion may be separated from the lower portion by a gap, and the sidewall portion may include a first sidewall spaced apart from a second sidewall.

Abstract: A cap (9) that is used in a fixing structure (1) for fixing a plurality of overlaid structural members (3) by means of a fastener (5) inserted into through-holes (3a) formed in the overlaid structural members and a collar (7) fastened onto a distal end (5a) of the fastener protruding from a surface of the structural members and that is disposed so as to surround the distal end of the fastener and the collar. The cap is attached, in a non-engaged state, to the distal end of the fastener and the collar, and a concave groove (9d) that accommodates a sealant (11) to be filled in a space formed between an inner peripheral surface (9e) and the surface of the structural members is formed in the inner peripheral surface.

Abstract: A swage collar including a shank having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an outside diameter, a flange extending circumferentially from the first end of the shank and having a outer diameter, and a transition step formed at a location where the first end of the shank transitions to the flange. When the swage collar is swaged, the transition step is deformed from an undeformed state to a deformed state such that the transition step is blended with the outside diameter of the shank and the outer diameter of the flange. The transition step is substantially linear in its undeformed state and is oriented at an angle from a longitudinal axis of the swage collar. When the transition step is in its deformed state, the transition step includes a curved portion having a radius of curvature visually indicating a complete swage of the collar.

Abstract: A swage collar including a shank having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an outside diameter, a flange extending circumferentially from the first end of the shank and having a outer diameter, and a scalloped shoulder formed at a location where the first end of the shank transitions to the flange. When the swage collar is swaged, the shoulder is deformed from an undeformed state to a deformed state such that the shoulder is blended with the outside diameter of the shank and the outer diameter of the flange. When the shoulder is in its deformed state, it includes multiple curved portions each having a radius of curvature that visually indicates all around the outside diameter of the collar a complete swage of the collar. Knurling located on the outside diameter of the shank and proximate to the second end is deformable and provides a visual indication of the application of an installation tool.

Abstract: A manually installed fastener includes a fastener body having parallel first and second plates, the second plate having an aperture. A bend member integrally joins the first and second plates. The bend member has an outer deflectable leg integrally connected to the first plate and an inner deflectable leg integrally connected to the second plate. A first barb is integrally connected to the first plate and extends through the aperture of the second plate. A second barb is integrally connected to the second plate and is oppositely oriented with respect to the first barb. The second barb and the second plate are elastically displaced with respect to the first barb and the first plate to change a clearance diameter between the first and second barbs.

Abstract: In a spring nut (10) for attachment onto a stud (12), having a substantially oblong seat for the stud (12), the seat having an axial insertion opening (32) for the stud (12) and a holding section for the stud (12), provision is made that the spring nut (10) completely encloses the seat on a front wall (28) opposite the insertion opening (32) and in the peripheral direction.

Abstract: A tri-lobed lug has a centrally disposed aperture which allows the lug to rotate 360° about its axis. Each lobe of the lug can be used to secure an attachment means to it. This could be a rope, strap or other similar structure. Each lobe can also be used to loop such rope, strap, bungee cord hook or other structure through an aperture defined in the lobe. When such structure is secured to the lug, the lug can align itself in a direction of maximum strength. The lug portions further comprise rounded surfaces to prevent cutting or serration of the rope, strap or other similar structure. The tri-lobed lug is also used in an assembly comprising a bolt-like element, a bushing and a nut to attach the lug to a surface. The assembly may further comprise washer-like elements to prevent damage to the surface.

Abstract: An encapsulated retainer comprises a barrel that defines a fastener-securing void. The barrel has a flange that extends about its periphery. The encapsulated retainer further comprises an outer shell that has a top wall with a fastener-receiving aperture and a bottom wall that has a barrel-receiving aperture. The barrel extends into the barrel-receiving aperture. The encapsulated retainer further comprises first and second side walls which connect the top wall with the bottom wall. A connecter connects the outer shell with the flange.

Abstract: A screw fall preventing structure prevents a screw from falling out of a unit that is attachable to and removable from a main body of an apparatus. The screw is used for fastening the unit to the main body of the apparatus. The screw fall preventing structure includes: a wire piece having a bent portion fitted around the screw to hold the screw axially rotatably; and a fixing member fixing the wire piece to the unit. When the unit is not fastening by the screw, the screw is elastically supported via the wire piece on the fixing member and the elasticity is given by a portion of the wire between a portion fixed by the fixing member and the bent portion.

Abstract: A collar includes a collar body having a flange and a bearing surface, and a base element attached to the collar body. The base element includes a base portion that covers the bearing surface of the collar body, and a securing portion that is joined to the flange of the collar body. The base element can be a flat base element, a ridge base element, or a swivel base element. The securing portion can be crimped onto the flange of the collar body. The collar body is made from a first material and the base element is made from a second material that is galvanically compatible with the first material. The first material may be aluminum or an aluminum alloy, while the second material may be steel, a steel alloys, titanium, or a titanium alloy. The collar is adapted to be installed on a structure made of a composite material.

Abstract: A retainer with an axial passage for receiving a format part is disclosed. The retainer includes several clamping tongues facing in the direction of the format part, the clamping tongues being angularly aligned against an outer lateral surface of the format part and being elastically deformable. The format part is held stationary in a first movement direction by the clamping tongues when its outer lateral surface is contacting the clamping tongues and whereby the format part is movable and/or guidable in a second movement direction, the second movement direction being opposite to the first movement direction. Furthermore the retainer includes at least one adjuster, wherein the surface contact between the respective clamping tongues and the format part is released upon actuation and/or upon a defined alignment of the at least one adjuster.

Abstract: A structure for preventing an incorrect advance of screws capable of reliably preventing incorrect screw advance with a simple configuration is provided. The incorrect screw advance preventing structure of the present disclosure includes: a first member having a screw hole in which a screw thread corresponding to the screw is formed; and a second member having an opening provided in a position opposed to the screw hole, and a slope part that rises from a peripheral edge of the opening toward the first member. In this structure, a tip of a long screw which is inadvertently inserted is guided in a predetermined direction by the slope part. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tip of the screw from reaching an area to be protected, or let the tip of the screw move away from the area to be protected.

Abstract: A fastener and retainer assembly includes a threaded fastener having a head and a retainer projecting laterally from the head to engage adjacent structure and retain the head against rotation during threading. The retainer includes, and preferably consists essentially of, a one-piece metal stamping having raised embossments and/or a raised edge flange to strengthen the retainer against bending during use. The retainer preferably has a generally planar body from which the embossments and/or the edge flange extends.

Abstract: A load pin includes a main body, a plurality of recesses, and a plurality of sensor pockets. The main body has a plurality of loading surfaces and a plurality of relief surfaces formed therein. Each loading surface is disposed between two of the relief surfaces. The recesses are formed in and extend at least partially around the outer surface of the main body. Each recess has a substantially round inner surface, is formed in a different one of the relief surfaces, and is disposed between a different pair of loading surface. The sensor pockets are formed in the outer surface, extend partially into the main body, are disposed between a pair of loading surfaces, and extend through the recess that is disposed between the same pair of loading surfaces.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for applying a stud are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an applicator for temporarily holding a fastener that includes a base and shaft against a contact surface includes a generally planar body having a lower surface, an upper surface, and a receptacle. The receptacle is configured to releasably receive at least a portion of the shaft of the fastener. The applicator further includes at least two legs extending from the body, each leg being movable between a relaxed position and a contact or applied position.

Abstract: A nail anchor for use with a wall nail for nailing to a hole in a wall of an object is disclosed to include a tubular body having a tapered end portion and a longitudinal split, a plurality of teeth obliquely upwardly and outwardly extended from the periphery of the tubular body for engaging into the periphery of the hole in the wall of the object to prohibit the tubular body from a backward displacement relative to the wall of the object and a plurality of barbed portions obliquely downwardly and inwardly extended from the periphery of the tubular body for engaging into a spiral groove around the periphery of the wall nail to prohibit the wall nail from a backward displacement relative to the tubular body of the nail anchor.

Abstract: Manufacturing costs are reduced. Connection strength and easiness for mounting are improved. A component mounting structure comprises a fastener includes a first fastener (41) and a second fastener (61), wherein the second fastener is pressed into the first fastener to pinch a component between the first fastener and the second fastener. The fastener further includes a push nut (31) into which an end portion of the first fastener is inserted. The push nut includes a base plate (32) that has an annular shape, a first engaging portion (33) formed inside the base plate and inclined relative to the base plate in a direction towards a bottom portion of the recess and a second engaging portion (34) formed outside the base plate and inclined relative to the base plate in a direction opposite to the direction towards the bottom portion of the recess.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a fastening system includes two opposing plates, and a retainer material that is activated to increase the flexibility of the retainer material. The retainer material surrounds at least a portion of two opposing plates, the plates and the retainer material mounted to allow the plates to move apart and back together when the retainer material is flexible. A pin is insertable through an opening between the plates. The pin includes a first tapered portion configured to separate the plates as the pin is inserted in the opening via a pushing force. The retainer material becomes rigid when deactivated to lock the pin between the plates.

Abstract: A connecting structure for connecting a first component to a second component may include a clip and a hollow seat portion. The clip is capable of engaging the second component and has a hollow main body. The main body has a support shaft and at least one engagement blade formed therein. The hollow seat portion is integrally formed in the first component and has at least one engagement wall portion. The clip main body is constructed to be placed on the seat portion while the seat portion is introduced thereinto. The support shaft is constructed to be introduced into the seat portion when the clip main body is placed on the seat portion. The at least one engagement wall portion has at least one rib portion that is capable of contacting the support shaft introduced into the seat portion. The at least one engagement blade is arranged and constructed to engage the at least one engagement wall portion when the clip is rotated about an axis thereof, so that the clip can be secured to the seat portion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for replaceable thread locking elements are provided. In one embodiment, a threaded fastener device comprises: a first member having a threaded region; a cutout within the ring shaped member that cuts across the threaded region; and a replaceable thread locking element removeably coupled to the ring shaped member within the cutout, the replaceable thread locking element comprising a displacement member coupled to a nipple via an extending member. The nipple is inserted into and orifice within the cutout, the nipple shaped to apply a force against the first member that holds the displacement member within the cutout.

Abstract: A stud retainer assembly includes a housing defining a stud chamber, and at least one stud-retaining arm disposed within the stud chamber. The at least one stud-retaining arm includes a stud engagement member comprising first and second teeth configured to engage a stud. The second tooth is recessed back with respect to the first tooth.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for locking and flagging a wheel nut, the wheel nut being rotatable about a central axis to a secured position. The apparatus comprises a substantially cylindrical body having a toothed central bore therein sized to closely surround and engage a periphery of the wheel nut. The cylindrical body having a slot therein so as to permit the cylindrical body to be radially expandable. The apparatus further comprises a first extension extending perpendicularly from the body having an indicator thereon and a second extension extending perpendicularly from the body to an opposed side thereof. The second extension having a distal end adapted to overlap and engage with a first extension of an adjacent wheel nut cover so as to cover the indicator of the adjacent wheel nut cover when the wheel nut is in a secured position.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided to cover below a front hood of a motor vehicle has an elastic fixing element for mounting a widened area implemented as a radial expansion of a shaft. When the cover is pressed down, the fixing element detaches from the widened area and arrives over the shaft. In this way, the fastening device is made yielding.