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Retainer with Assembly Prevention and Verification
A fastener assembly for coupling a first component to a second component is described. The fastener assembly includes an assembly-verification plunger with a verification head and a pair of spring legs, as well as a retainer with a body portion that defines a retainer opening. The retainer has a pair of retainer legs resiliently connected to the body portion and designed to engage with the opening. Each spring leg includes a lock tab. The verification head features a fixed planar portion and at least one wing portion connected to the fixed planar portion via a hinge. An installation indicator is positioned on at least part of both the fixed planar portion and the wing portion. The retainer opening is configured to receive and secure at least part of the spring legs. Each retainer leg includes a cutout to receive the lock tab, securing the assembly-verification plunger to the retainer in a part-in-assembly (PIA) position.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Self-Locking Fastener
A fastener to connect a first component to a second component with an opening. The fastener includes a head with two lock tabs, each shaped with a sloped sidewall, and a lead-in portion that fits into the opening. A shank connects the lead-in portion to a push bar, which has at least one angled (chamfered) edge. Flexible legs extend between the head and the lead-in portion and compress as the lead-in portion is inserted. During installation, the chamfered edge of the push bar slides against the sloped sidewall of the lock tabs, allowing the push bar to move past them. Once in place, the lock tabs hold the push bar, keeping the flexible legs compressed and locking the fastener securely.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Fastener
The present application provides a fastener for fastening a first component in a second component having a circular hole. The fastener includes a main body and a retaining member. The main body includes a head for connecting the first component and a shaft portion extending from the head. The retaining member includes a receiving barrel and a plurality of retaining arms. The shaft portion passes through and is connected to the receiving barrel to limit the axial and radial movements of the retaining member along the shaft portion relative to the main body. The plurality of retaining arms extend upwardly from the receiving barrel and are distributed about the central axis of the receiving barrel. The plurality of retaining arms are deflectable towards the shaft portion. The plurality of retaining arms are located between the shaft portion and a hole and abut against the hole to retain the second component between the head and the plurality of retaining arms when the retaining member is inserted into the hole. The main body is made of a first material, and the retaining member is made of a second material that is more wear-resistant than the first material.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Abutment structure
The present disclosure provides an abutment structure and an abutment method thereof. The abutment structure includes a body portion, an abutment portion, and an elastic element, so that an elastic abutment space is formed between the body portion and the abutment portion. Alternatively, the abutment structure is provided with a wheel member, so that an elastic abutment space is formed between the abutment portion and the wheel member and the body portion. Smoother movement and effects of abutment and limitation can be achieved through the abutment portion, the wheel member, or cooperation between the abutment portion and the wheel member.
Owner:DTECH PRECISION INDS
Fastener and Fastening Assembly for Fixing Components
A fastener assembly for fixing components includes a fastener and a plug. The fastener includes a body, and two clamping portion. The body includes a connecting portion and two elastic portion. Each of the two elastic portion have an avoidance groove opened thereon. Each of the two clamping portion includes at least one clamping head inserted into the avoidance groove, and an abutment head disposed on a free end of the clamping portion. The plug includes a pressing portion, and a positioning portion. The positioning portion includes a elastic member, a positioning head, and a plug-in abutting portion. The positioning head includes a connector, a stepped portion, and a locking slot. The plug-in abutting portion includes an elastic connecting portion, and a plug-in head 228. The fastener assembly can reduce manufacturing and material costs, and improve competitiveness.
Owner:ZHEJIANG HANGONG INTELLIGENT IND CO LTD
Locking assembly for a wear member assembly
PendingUS20250305531A1Snap-action fastenersSoil-shifting machines/dredgersMechanical engineeringPhysics
Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a locking pin assembly that includes a pin and a lock. The pin may include a shaft and a first flange projecting outward from the shaft and comprising a first cavity. The lock may be disposed within the first cavity of the first flange, and the lock may include a locking tab and a compressible foot. The compressible foot may be disposed within the first cavity such that the locking tab extends outward from the first flange.
Owner:HENSLEY INDUSTRIES INC
Multifunctional plastic snaping mounting system
In aspects, a disclosed mounting system includes a device support plate, a base mounting plate, and at least one fastening element. The base mounting plate includes at least one bracket for coupling to the device support plate. The fastening element for securing the device support plate to the base mounting plate. The device support plate includes at least one connector defined by a wall arranged about a central longitudinal axis. The wall includes a plurality of resilient wall portions. An internal peripheral surface of the wall includes a channel defining a receiver for receiving the fastening element. The fastening element including at least two engagement members that include an external peripheral surface defining a mating surface for contacting a corresponding mating surface of the receiver.
Owner:APTIV TECHNOLOGIES AG
Nail column structure, glass assembly and vehicle
The invention relates to a nail column structure, a glass assembly and a vehicle, and can solve the problems that in the prior art, when a door corner window assembly is disassembled, a nail column of the door corner window assembly is often damaged, then the door corner window assembly is scrapped, and the loss cost in the loading process is increased. The nail column structure comprises a base and nail feet. The base comprises a base, a first connecting part is arranged on the base, the nail foot comprises a nail column body, a second connecting part is arranged on the nail column body, the second connecting part is connected with the first connecting part, and the strength of the second connecting part is lower than that of the first connecting part, so that when the first connecting part is detached relative to the second connecting part, the nail foot can be detached. And the second connecting part can be deformed until the nail feet are separated from the base.
Owner:FUYAO GLASS IND GROUP CO LTD
Coupling bolt of a plug-in coupling, first component with the coupling bolt, associated plug-in coupling and connecting structure of two components
A coupling bolt includes a connecting portion with which the coupling bolt is fastenable to or in a first component, and a shaft extending from the connecting portion and defining a longitudinal axis of the coupling bolt. The shaft has a pre-fixation portion and a fastening portion, and along the longitudinal axis in the direction of the connecting portion the pre-fixation portion comprises a first head portion with a first diameter, a subsequent first, tapering transition portion and a first locking portion with a second diameter which is smaller than the first diameter. Along the longitudinal axis in the direction of the connecting portion, the fastening portion includes a second transition portion adjacent to the first locking portion, a subsequent second head portion with a third diameter that is larger than the first diameter, a third tapering transition portion and a second locking portion.
Owner:BOLLHOFF VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH
Fastening arrangement
A fastening arrangement having a fastening element for elastically connecting a bolt-on part to a support part. The fastening element has a head section (7) that transitions into an element shank. An elastomer profile part with a retaining groove which is open radially to the outside, into which a retaining foot of the bolt-on part can engage, is arranged on the underside of the head section. The retaining groove is designed with a groove wall on the head side and a groove wall on the shank side. The elastomer profile part is constructed in at least two parts from an elastomer body arranged on the head section of the fastening element and from a disk element that has at least the shank-side groove wall of the retaining groove. The disk element is also composed of two components, namely the elastomer profile part and the hard component.
Owner:VOLKSWAGEN AG
Fastening clip
A fastening clip for mounting a component part, such as an airbag or a luggage ring, to a support structure. The fastening clip includes a body portion which extends between an upper end region and a lower end region along a longitudinal axis. The body portion includes at least one elastically deflectable retaining member. The at least one elastically deflectable retaining member projects laterally from the lower end region of the body portion, so as to fixingly engage when inserted into an orifice of the support structure. Each elastically deflectable retaining member includes a U-shaped limb. Each U-shaped limb includes a first portion extending in a generally longitudinal plane relative to the longitudinal axis, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion and extending in a generally longitudinal plane relative to the longitudinal axis and a third portion extending from at least one of the first portion and the second portion in a transverse plane relative to the longitudinal axis.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Fastening Clip Assembly
The present disclosure provides a fastening clip assembly comprising a clip and an insert. The clip includes a pair of side walls and a head provided at first ends of the pair of side walls. The clip further includes an internal cavity between the pair of side walls, and the head is provided with an opening in communication with the internal cavity. The insert includes a pair of legs and a pair of latching arms respectively provided on outer sides of the pair of legs. The pair of legs are connected together at their proximal ends and form free ends at their distal ends. The pair of latching arms each is positioned between the respective proximal end and the respective distal end and extends toward the proximal end. The pair of legs are inserted at least partially into the internal cavity of the clip through the opening. The pair of latching arms are configured to, when the clip is in a use state, cooperate with the head of the clip to limit the withdrawal of the insert from the clip.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
A headgear for a respiratory mask
A headgear for a respiratory mask is provided. The headgear has a strap comprising a yoke portion configured to connect to a patient interface and first and second side arms. Each of the first and second side arms extend from a lateral rearward portion of the yoke portion and are configured to extend across a cheek and above an ear of a user in use. The yoke portion and first and second side arms are integrally formed. A top strap is provided which couples to and extends between the first and second side arms, and is also configured to extend across the top of the user's head in use. A first edge of the strap comprises a soft edge. A second, opposite edge of the strap comprises a soft edge portion and a rigid edge portion.
Owner:FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD
Fastening clip assembly
ActiveUS12546347B2Snap-action fastenersPedestrian/occupant safety arrangementClassical mechanicsStructural engineering
A fastening clip assembly is provided. It comprises a fastening clip, with a head portion to be positioned against a first surface of a component and a body portion for extending through the hole in the component, the body portion comprising an internal cavity and one or more elastically deflectable retaining members extending out of the internal cavity to engage a second surface of the component, opposite to the first surface, to retain the fastening clip assembly in the hole of the component, and an insert, configured to be inserted through an opening in the head portion of the fastening clip and into the internal cavity. The elastically deflectable retaining members are adapted to deflect inwardly in a deflecting direction as the body portion is pushed through the hole, and the insert comprises an engaging surface to engage an end of one of the elastically deflectable retaining members within the internal cavity, the end of the elastically deflectable retaining member comprising a bent section.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Hemming structure and vehicle
A hemming structure includes a main body, an accessory piece and a movable piece. The main body is internally provided with a clamping cavity. The main body is provided with a first assembling hole in communication with the clamping cavity. The accessory piece is provided with a fastener. The outer side of the fastener is provided with a limiting protrusion. When the fastener is being pressed, the limiting protrusion can pass through the first assembling hole. When the limiting protrusion enters the clamping cavity from the first assembling hole, the fastener changes from a pressed state to a recovered state.
Owner:FUYAO GLASS IND GROUP CO LTD
Clip attachment structure
A clip is attached such that a leg portion protruding downward from a head portion is inserted into a cylindrical insertion hole of an attachment-target member. The clip has a plurality of engagement protrusions protruding from the leg portion and arranged in an insertion direction. The engagement protrusions have engagement corners sharpened to have a corner radius less than 0.2 mm. At the time of insertion into the insertion hole, the engagement corners slide on an inner circumferential wall surface while the engagement protrusions are elastically deformed. After the insertion, the engagement protrusions are elastically restored to dig into the inner circumferential wall surface, thereby preventing the clip from coming off from the insertion hole.
Owner:DAIWA KASEI IND CO LTD
Assembled battery box body liquid cooling plate
The utility model discloses an assembly type battery box liquid cooling plate, which relates to the technical field of liquid cooling plates and comprises a positioning plate body, a cooling cavity is mounted in the positioning plate body, a bearing seat is fixedly mounted on one side of the middle of the positioning plate body, and a bayonet socket is fixedly mounted on the other side of the middle of the positioning plate body. According to the assembled liquid cooling plate for the battery box body, the positioning connecting mechanisms are arranged, so that the multiple groups of positioning plate bodies can be conveniently connected in a matched manner, and the positioning connecting mechanisms and the positioning plate bodies are arranged in an integrated structure, so that separation caused by mistaken touch in a subsequent mounting process can be avoided, the assembling stability is improved, and the assembling efficiency is improved. Wherein the arrangement of the sealing butt joint mechanism can perform sealed butt joint on the cooling cavities in the multiple groups of positioning plate bodies, so that the phenomenon of leakage at the joints can be avoided, and the assembly sealing effect of the assembled battery box body liquid cooling plate is improved.
Owner:NANTONG FUSION INNOVATION ENERGY CO LTD
Fastening Clip and Fastening Clip Assembly Comprising Same
The present disclosure provides a fastening clip including a first connecter and a second connecter releasably connected to each other. When the fastening clip connects two components, the first connecter and the second connecter are firmly connected to the two components, respectively. Moreover, the two components are separated from each other by releasing the first connecter and the second connecter of the fastening clip of the present disclosure, so that it is possible to avoid wear between the components made of a metal material and the fastening clip made of a plastic material. The fastening clip is particularly suitable for mounting two components with at least one being made of a metal material.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Pre-assembling assembly with pre-installed fasteners
The utility model relates to a preassembly with preinstalled fastener, it includes prepositioning piece and the fastener that is clamped in the prepositioning piece, the prepositioning piece includes main part, buckle, upper layer blade and lower layer blade, the buckle extends obliquely from the outer surface of main part, the lower rail includes abutting plate, and the upper layer blade and the lower layer blade abut against each other. The buckle is clamped on the abutting plate so that the pre-positioning piece can be limited, an upper-layer blade and a lower-layer blade of the pre-positioning piece extend inwards from different heights of the body so as to clamp the head of the fastener, and the upper-layer blade and the lower-layer blade deform under first external force so that the fastener can be disengaged from clamping. According to the preassembling assembly with the pre-installed fastener, the fastener is clamped in the pre-positioning piece to be modularly designed, for example, bolts and a sliding rail are delivered together, a client side does not need to be provided with the fastener independently, and the installation time of the client side is greatly shortened.
Owner:YANFENG INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Anti-wobble fir tree mount
ActiveUS12338848B2Snap-action fastenersElectrical apparatusStructural engineeringMechanical engineering
This document describes anti-wobble fir tree mounts for attaching a component to a supporting structure. In aspects, an anti-wobble fir tree mount is configured for reducing the lateral movement of the anti-wobble fir tree mount during use. In some implementations, the device may include a body section having a bottom portion with a mounting section extending therefrom. The mounting section is configured for insertion into a mounting aperture defined in a supporting structure first side. The mounting section having: a mounting stud; first and second branches extending from the mounting stud; the second branch spaced apart from the first branch, the first branch positioned between the body section and the second branch, the second branch may include an upper side facing the body section, the first branch may include: a lower side, the lower side facing the upper side of the second branch; and a flange member extending from the lower side, the flange member configured for contacting the upper side during insertion of the mounting section into the mounting aperture to limit a deflection of the second branch in the direction of the body section.
Owner:HELLERMANNTYTON CORP
clips
PendingUS20250233396A1Snap-action fastenersElectrical apparatusElectrical conductorStructural engineering
A clip configured to hold an elongated conductor bar may include a structurally rigidified base, a first side wall and a second side wall vertically extending upward from the base and having an upper opening, a receiving space defined by the base, the first side wall and the second side wall, and a retainer strip formed in an upper end of the second side wall. The first side wall includes a guide portion formed in an inner surface thereof and having an inclined surface. The guide portion includes an elastic strip formed in a lower end periphery thereof and configured to press the conductor bar held in the receiving space against the second side wall. The retainer strip projects into the upper opening, thereby defining an upper opening portion in the upper opening.
Owner:DAIWA KASEI IND CO LTD
Luggage Ring Assembly
Disclosed is a luggage ring assembly, suitable for attachment to a vehicle chassis. The luggage ring assembly includes a luggage ring, and an engagement member connected to the luggage ring. The engagement member includes a nose suitable for insertion through, but not rotation within, a non-circular aperture and a waist suitable for rotation within the non-circular aperture. In use, once the nose passes through a non-circular aperture, rotation of the luggage ring assembly about the waist within the non-circular aperture arranges the nose in an orientation that prevents return of the nose through the non-circular aperture.
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Fixing device
Owner:TAIZHOU KEJIA FLUID CONTROL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Clip and clip transport device
To provide a technique that is effective in improving the assemblability and transport property of a clip.SOLUTION: A clip 10 comprises: a main body 11 that is pushed into a clip insertion hole 3 of a locking portion 2; a pressed portion 12 that is pressed when the main body 11 is pushed in; an elastic claw portion 13 that is provided forward of the pressed portion 12 in the pushing direction X1 of the main body 11 to be elastically deformable, that elastically deforms upon contact with an opening edge 3a of the clip insertion hole 3 when the main body 11 is pushed in, to allow the main body 11 to be pushed into the clip insertion hole 3, and that catch on the opening edge 3a by elastic return in the state that the main body 11 is pushed into the clip insertion hole 3; and a wall portion 14 that clamps the locking portion 2 with the elastic claw portion 13 in the state that the main body 11 is pushed into the clip insertion hole 3. The clip 10 is configured so that, in the state that the clip is placed on a horizontal plane B, the upper end positions P1, P2 of the elastic claw portion 13 and the wall portion 14 are both at their highest points.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
Owner:TOYOTA SHATAI KK +1
Bistable compliant mechanisms and systems
PCT designated stageWO2025222071A1Snap-action fastenersSheet joiningCompliant mechanismMechanical engineering
A bistable compliant mechanism for mechanical engagement includes first and second supports fixed relative to one another and disposed in spaced apart and opposing relation relative to one another, a center shuttle disposed between the first and second supports and movable along a movement axis, at least one first band extending between the first support and the center shuttle, and at least one second band extending between the second support and the center shuttle. The at least one first band and the at least one second band are deformable to enable movement of the center shuttle between a first stable condition, wherein the center shuttle is disposed at a first position along the movement axis, and a second stable condition, wherein the center shuttle is disposed at a second position along the movement axis.
Owner:UNIV OF HAWAII
Connecting element
The invention relates to a connecting element for the tool-free connection of two chambered frame profiles to produce a frame, comprising two interconnected legs for insertion into a connecting chamber of the frame profiles to be joined, wherein the two legs (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32) are each provided on two opposite side walls (14, 24) with elastic wings (15, 25) extending in the direction opposite to the free end of the leg (11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32) and are angled to it. The invention further relates to a profile frame (7) with frame profiles (4) that are connected to each other via such connecting elements.
Owner:SIGN WARE GMBH & CO KG
Embedded connecting piece based on furniture rapid disassembly and assembly
The utility model relates to the technical field of furniture, and provides an embedded connecting piece based on rapid disassembly and assembly of furniture, which comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, a plurality of connecting plates are fixedly connected to one side, facing the second connecting piece, of the first connecting piece, and a limiting plate is fixedly connected to one end, far away from the first connecting piece, of each connecting plate. The width of the limiting plate is larger than that of the connecting plate, a plurality of connecting grooves are formed in the face, facing the first connecting piece, of the second connecting piece, the side view section of each connecting groove is in an L shape, and a limiting groove is formed in the side wall, facing the bent position, of each connecting groove. According to the embedded connecting piece based on furniture rapid disassembly and assembly, the limiting plate is embedded into the bent position of the connecting groove, the limiting plate cannot slide out of the limiting groove, and then the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are fixedly connected; in addition, the fixing assembly abuts against the limiting plate to fix the limiting plate in the bending position of the connecting groove, and the situation that the limiting plate slides out of the bending position of the connecting groove due to shaking or collision can be avoided.
Owner:淮安九易家具有限公司
Locking device
The application relates to a locking device for mounting a first article and a second article to a third article. The locking device includes: a housing mounted to the third object; the first locking piece is arranged to move between a locking position and an unlocking position so as to mount the first object to the third object; the second locking piece is arranged to move between a locking position and an unlocking position so as to mount the second object to the third object; a trigger arranged to move between a holding position and a release position, the trigger in the holding position holding the first lock in its unlocked position, and the first article mounted to a third article causing the trigger to move to the release position.
Owner:SOUTHCO MFG & TECH SHANGHAI CO LTD
Mounting assemblies
A blind hole mount fastener (100) configured to retain an object (190) to a support structure (192) defining a bore (194). The fastener (100) includes a stud portion (112) configured to be received within the bore (194), a head portion (110) configured to limit an insertion of the stud portion (112) into the bore (194), and a clip member (150). The stud portion (112) includes a proximal end (114) and a distal end (116), with a longitudinal axis (L) defined therebetween. The stud portion (112) extends in a first direction from the proximal end (114) to the distal end (116). The clip member (150) attached to the stud portion (112) orthogonally to the first direction. The head portion (110) attaches to the stud portion (112) proximal end (114). The stud portion (112) includes a receiver (126) to which the clip member (150) attaches. The clip member (150) configured to be received within the bore (194) with the stud portion (112). The clip member (150) defines an arcuate portion (248) and at least one spring arm portion (180,182) extending from the clip member (150).
Owner:HELLERMANNTYTON CORP