Mounting assembly

Abstract

A blind hole mounting fastener is configured to secure an object to a support structure defining a bore. The fastener includes a cylindrical portion configured to be received within a borehole; a head portion configured to restrict insertion of the columnar portion into the bore; and a clip member. The cylindrical portion includes a proximal end and a distal end with a longitudinal axis defined therebetween. The columnar portion extends in a first direction from a proximal end to a distal end. The clip member is attached to the columnar portion orthogonally to the first direction. The head portion is attached to the proximal end of the cylindrical portion. The columnar portion includes a receiving portion to which the clip member is attached. The clip member is configured to be received within the bore together with the cylindrical portion. The clip member defines an arcuate portion and at least one spring arm portion extending from the clip member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 63 / 584,442, filed on September 21, 2023, and 63 / 509,706, filed on June 22, 2023, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background Art

[0002] Mounting assemblies may be used to secure one or more objects (e.g., wires, cables, hoses, tubes, pipes, optical cables, conduits, wiring harness assemblies, and bundles thereof) together into a bundle. In many applications, it may be sufficient to simply secure the objects into a bundle. For example, such applications may include stationary electronic equipment that is fixed in one place and is subject to little or no vibration when in use. In other applications, it may be desirable to not only secure the objects into a bundle, but also to secure the resulting bundle to a supporting structure (e.g., a frame, mounting surface, mount, vehicle chassis, trailer, bracket, channel, or the like). For example, such applications are common in automobiles, airplanes, ships, and other vehicles where the bundle may be subject to severe jolts and vibrations. In other applications (e.g., buildings), where vibration may not be an important consideration, it may still be desirable to secure and route the objects to a supporting structure.

[0003] The support structure may include a surface defining a bore (e.g., a blind hole, a recessed hole, a through hole, an opening, an aperture, an aperture, a slot, etc.) that may allow the bundle to be attached to the support structure. The bore may be threaded. One type of mounting assembly that may be used to secure the bundle to the bore of the support structure is a blind hole mounting fastener. The blind hole mounting fastener may include a mounting member and a clip member, the mounting member having a head portion and a columnar portion extending downwardly from the head portion, and the clip member being configured to be attached to the columnar portion of the mounting member.

[0004] Existing blind hole mounting fasteners may not provide efficient, secure fixing features that provide a strong grip when applied in a recessed hole, and may not provide sufficient holding and tightening force against the surface of the supporting structure for supporting the bundled object, and the clip member may separate from the columnar portion of the fastener, causing the bundle to be disengaged from the supporting structure. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present disclosure generally relates to hardware for securing bundled objects such as wires, cables, hoses, pipes, optical fibers, conduits, vines, etc. to a support structure (e.g., secured to a side of a support structure via a borehole). Some aspects of a blind hole mounting fastener are disclosed, the blind hole mounting fastener comprising a mounting body and an attached clip member configured to secure the bundled object to a support structure having a side defining a borehole (e.g., a blind hole, a recessed hole, a through hole) and a through hole.

[0006] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a blind hole mounting fastener configured to secure an object to a supporting structure defining a borehole, the blind hole mounting fastener comprising: a mounting body comprising: a cylindrical portion configured to be received in the borehole, the cylindrical portion comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the cylindrical portion defining a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end, the cylindrical portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end along a first direction, the cylindrical portion comprising a receiving portion; and a head portion configured to limit insertion of the cylindrical portion into the borehole, the head portion being attached to the cylindrical portion at the proximal end; and a clip member, the clip member being attached to the cylindrical portion orthogonal to the first direction, the clip member being attached to the cylindrical portion at the receiving portion, the clip member being configured to be received in the borehole together with the cylindrical portion, the clip member defining an arcuate portion and at least one spring arm portion extending from the clip member.

[0007] This summary is provided to introduce simplified concepts of blind hole installation fasteners, which concepts will be further described in the detailed description below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. This summary is neither intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Details of one or more aspects of the blind hole mount fastener are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals may be used throughout the various instances to represent similar features and / or components.

[0009] Figure 1 It is the first side view of the environment for blind hole installation fasteners.

[0010] Figure 2A yes Figure 1 Exploded perspective view of a blind hole mounting fastener.

[0011] Figure 2B yes Figure 2A Exploded perspective view of the opposite side of a blind hole mounted fastener.

[0012] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a blind hole mount fastener positioned for insertion into a blind hole.

[0013] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 First end view of a blind hole mounted fastener.

[0014] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a blind hole mounted fastener taken along line 5-5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Overview

[0015] The present invention describes and illustrates a blind hole mounting fastener configured to secure an object to a support structure defining a borehole (e.g., a concave hole (concave hole)). In general, the blind hole mounting fastener includes a mounting body and a clip member. The mounting body includes a head portion and a short column portion. The short column portion can extend downward from the head portion. The short column portion is configured to be inserted into the borehole, and the head portion is configured to limit the insertion of the short column portion into the borehole. The short column portion has a proximal end and a distal end, and the proximal end and the distal end define a longitudinal axis between them. The short column portion extends in a first direction along the longitudinal axis. The short column portion includes a receiving portion configured to receive a clip member thereon, enabling the clip member to be attached to the short column portion at the receiving portion orthogonal to the first direction. The clip member is configured to be received in the borehole together with the short column portion. In this way, the clip member is fixed to the short column portion, reducing the possibility of the clip member separating from the short column portion and causing the bundle to be detached from the support structure.

[0016] The disclosed mounting assembly may be configured to allow the clip member and mounting body to act together to resist axial withdrawal of the blind hole mounting fastener from the borehole. Blind hole mounting fasteners

[0017] Various aspects of blind hole mounting fasteners are described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.Blind hole mounting fasteners according to the present disclosure may include any combination of one or more of the following features Optional features of one aspect described herein may be combined with other aspects to form additional aspects.

[0018] Figure 1-5 A first example of a blind hole installation fastener 100 is shown. Figure 1 is an environmental view of the blind hole installation fastener 100 and illustrates a first side of the blind hole installation fastener 100 . Figure 2A is an exploded perspective view of the blind hole mounting fastener 100, and Figure 2B yes Figure 2A Exploded perspective view of the opposite side of a blind hole mounted fastener. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a blind hole mount fastener positioned for insertion into a blind hole. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 a first end view of a blind hole mounted fastener, and Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a blind hole mounted fastener taken along line 5-5.

[0019] The blind hole mounting fastener 100 is configured to secure objects 190 (e.g., wires, cables, hoses, tubes, pipes, fiber optic cables, conduits, harness assemblies, and bundles thereof) into a bundle and to attach the objects 190 to a support structure 192 (e.g., a frame, a mounting surface, a mount, a vehicle chassis, a trailer, a bracket, a channel, or the like). The objects 190 may include bundled objects.

[0020] The blind hole mounting fastener 100 is shown mounted in a bore 194 (e.g., a concave hole) defined in a support structure 192. The bore may be molded, machined, or formed by other suitable processes and may have a low draft angle (e.g., 0.5°). The support structure 192 may be constructed of any suitable material (e.g., aluminum (e.g., die cast aluminum), magnesium, other metals, plastics). Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the bore 194 is shown as being defined in a first side 196 of a boss of the support structure 192. In other aspects, the bore can be defined in a planar surface or other surface of the support structure 192. The bore 194 includes at least one wall 193 (e.g., an inner wall). Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the illustrated aspect, the bore 194 is a circular, concave hole (also known as a "blind hole"). In other aspects, the bore 194 can be a through hole or a slot (e.g., an opening that is substantially longer than it is wide (e.g., a non-circular bore, a slotted hole)), or can have other shapes or configurations. Likewise, the blind hole mounting fastener 100 or its components can have shapes different than those shown in the figures. For example, in Figure 1-3 In the embodiment, the head portion 110 and the base 122 are shown as being generally circular (approximately circular) in shape. In other aspects, the head portion 110 and / or the base 122 can be other shapes (e.g., oval, triangular, square).

[0021] The blind hole mounting fastener 100 includes a mounting body 102 and a clip member 150. The clip member 150 is configured to be attached to the mounting body 102. The mounting body 102 includes a short column portion 112 configured to be inserted into and received in the borehole 194. The mounting body 102 also includes a head portion 110 configured to limit the insertion of the short column portion 112 into the borehole 194. The short column portion 112 can extend downwardly from the head portion 110. The head portion 110 can be configured to contact the first side 196 of the support structure 192 when the short column portion 112 is inserted into the borehole 194. The head portion 110 may include a circumferentially extending cover flange. The head portion 110 and the short column portion 112 can be integrally formed by an injection molding process or other suitable process.

[0022] The columnar portion 112 has a proximal end 114 and a distal end 116 defining a longitudinal axis (L) therebetween. The distal end 116 is positioned opposite the proximal end 114. The columnar portion 112 is attached to the head portion 110 at the proximal end 114, and the columnar portion 112 extends in a first direction (D) along the longitudinal axis, extending from the proximal end 114 to the distal end 116. The head portion 110 includes a top side 142 opposite to a bottom side 144. The proximal end 114 of the columnar portion 112 extends out from the bottom side 144 of the head portion 110 in the first direction (D).

[0023] The distal end 116 of the columnar portion 112 can include a base 122. The base 122 can extend radially from the columnar portion 112. The base 122 can be configured as a stop that limits movement of the clip member 150 relative to the longitudinal axis (L) of the columnar portion 112 (e.g., in the longitudinal direction). The proximal end 114 of the columnar portion 112 can include one or more ribs 120 configured to support the columnar portion 112 in the bore 194. In some aspects, the ribs 120 are sized to be slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the bore 194.

[0024] The columnar portion 112 may further include a limiter 124. In some aspects, the limiter 124 extends radially from the columnar portion 112 and is positioned between the base 122 and the head portion 110. The limiter 124 may be configured as a stop that limits movement of the clip member 150 relative to the longitudinal axis (L) of the columnar portion 112 (e.g., in the longitudinal direction). Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in FIG. 1 , the restricting portion 124 is an annular flange.

[0025] The columnar portion 112 includes a receiving portion 126 configured to receive the clip member 150. The receiving portion 126 is defined between the base 122 and the restricting portion 124. Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in FIG. 1 , the base 122 and the limiting portion 124 extend axially farther from the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical portion 112 than the receiving portion 126. Thus, the base 122 and the limiting portion 124 act as stops that limit movement of the clip member 150 in the longitudinal direction.

[0026] The receiving portion 126 is configured to receive the clip member 150 thereon, enabling the clip member 150 to be attached to the columnar portion 112 at the receiving portion 126 orthogonal to the first direction (D). The clip member 150 has a bottom edge 252 and a top edge 258. The bottom edge 252 can be configured to abut the base 122, and the top edge 258 can be configured to abut the limit portion 124. In this way, the clip member 150 is less likely to be dislocated from the columnar portion 112, thereby causing the bundle to be detached from the support structure.

[0027] The receiving portion 126 is adapted to be coupled to the clip member 150. The diameter or size of the receiving portion 126 may be smaller than the diameter or size of the head portion 110. At the receiving portion 126, the columnar portion 112 may have a U-shaped cross-sectional shape. The U-shaped cross-sectional shape may include a first planar side 204 extending in a first plane, an edge portion 210, and a second planar side 206 extending in a second plane. Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in , the first plane and the second plane are substantially parallel. The edge portion 210 may be curved.

[0028] In some aspects, the clip member 150 is configured to be slidably inserted into the column portion 112 at the receiving portion 126 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of the column portion 112. In this configuration, the clip member 150 can be completely captured on the mounting body 102 between the head portion 110 and the base 122. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the clip member 150 is configured to be received within the bore 194 along with the cylindrical portion 112. The bore 194 includes an opening 395.

[0029] exist Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in FIG, the clip member 150 has an arcuate portion 248 that defines a U-shaped cross-sectional shape. In other aspects, the arcuate portion may have another cross-sectional shape. The arcuate portion 248 shown in the figure includes a pair of legs (e.g., a first leg 254 and a second leg 256) connected by a seat 250. The first leg 254 extends from the seat 250 along a first leg axis, and the second leg 256 extends from the seat 250 along a second leg axis. Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in , the first leg axis and the second leg axis are substantially parallel.

[0030] The legs (e.g., first leg 254, second leg 256) may include a spring arm portion configured to engage a support structure (e.g., support structure 192) at a borehole (e.g., borehole 194) and prevent the columnar portion (e.g., columnar portion 112) from axially withdrawing from the borehole. Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in FIG. 2 , the spring arm portion 180 extends from the first leg 254 and the spring arm portion 182 extends from the second leg 256 . In this aspect, the spring arm portion 180 and the spring arm portion 182 are positioned on opposite sides of the clip member 150 .

[0031] exist Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in FIG. 1 , spring arm portion 180 includes distal end 230 and spring arm portion 182 includes distal end 228. The distal end may include at least one tooth configured to engage the bore, such as by penetrating into the wall of the bore, engaging threads in the bore, etc. Engagement of the bore 194 allows the column portion 112 to be moved in a Figure 3 194 in the first direction (A) shown in FIG. Figure 3 unidirectional movement in the opening 395 of the columnar portion 112) to engage the side wall 193 of the bore 194 and resist movement of the columnar portion 112 in the relative direction.

[0032] The distal end may include one or more teeth. Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in FIG. 2 , distal end 230 includes two teeth (e.g., teeth 170, 270), and distal end 228 includes two teeth (e.g., teeth 172, 272). Figure 1 In the aspect shown in FIG. 1 , the teeth 170 of the spring arm portion 180 and the teeth 172 of the spring arm portion 182 engage the wall 193 of the bore 194 .

[0033] The spring arm portion may include a distal end that is angled for engagement with a support structure (e.g., with an interior surface of a recessed hole). The spring arm portion (e.g., spring arm portion 180, spring arm portion 182) may extend from the clip member 150 at an angle. For example, Figure 1 As shown, when the clip member 150 is in place on the column portion 112, the spring arm portion can extend at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis (L), away from the central section of the column portion 112. In some aspects, the spring arm portion is elongated and configured to allow for a low insertion force.

[0034] The clip member 150 may include a first attachment feature configured to engage a second attachment feature on the columnar portion 112 to secure the clip member 150 to the columnar portion 112, the attachment feature retaining the clip member 150 on the columnar portion 112 when the columnar portion 112 and the attached clip member 150 are inserted into the bore 194. One or two of the legs (e.g., leg 254, leg 256) may include a first attachment feature. In the aspect shown in the figure, both legs include a first attachment feature; that is, an attachment window (e.g., attachment window 260, attachment window 262) is defined in each of the legs 254 and the legs 256. The attachment window is adapted to mechanically engage a second attachment feature located on the columnar portion 112 to secure the clip member 150 to the columnar portion 112. The attachment window may include a lip (eg, lip 276 of attachment window 260 , lip 278 of attachment window 262 ) configured to secure to a boss portion (eg, boss portion 240 , boss portion 244 ) of a second attachment feature.

[0035] In the aspect shown in the figures, the cylindrical portion 112 includes one or more second attachment features. Figure 2A and 2BIn the embodiment of the present invention, the first planar side 204 of the columnar portion 112 includes a snap-fit ​​bevel 236 having a boss portion 240, and the second planar side 206 of the columnar portion 112 includes a snap-fit ​​bevel 242 having a boss portion 244. The snap-fit ​​bevel is configured to engage an attachment window defined in the clip member 150. Figure 2A and 2B In the aspect shown in FIG. 1 , the snap-fit ​​bevel 236 has an angled surface 238 extending laterally outward from the first planar side 204 to the boss portion 240, and the snap-fit ​​bevel 242 has an angled surface 246 extending laterally outward from the second planar side 206 to the boss portion 244. The clip member 150 is configured to slide onto the columnar portion 112 at the receiving portion 126. When the clip member 150 slides onto the receiving portion 126, as the legs (first leg 254, second leg 256) straddle the angled surface 238, the lip 276 of the attachment window 260 deflects outward, and as the second leg 256 straddles the angled surface 246, the lip 278 of the attachment window 262 deflects outward, and the lips are configured to snap over the corresponding boss portion at the end of the snap-fit ​​bevel to form a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0036] In some aspects, the blind hole mounting fastener 100 can include a connector section 146 attached to the top side 142 of the head portion 110. The connector section 146 is configured for connection with an object support 148. The object support 148 is configured to support and / or attach to a component (e.g., the object 190). The object support 148 can include one or more of the following: a wiring component, a clip, a toothed clip, a wire clip, a cable clip, a clamp, a cable tie mount, a panel fastener, a tape strip, a wire channel, a saddle mount, a cable tie saddle, a wire bundling anchor, a self-attaching clip fastener (e.g., a connector clip, a bundling clip, a harness clip, a ratcheting P-clip, a C-clip, a butt clip, a tube clip, a conduit clip, an edge clip, a routing clip, a push pin, a ratcheting clamp, a locking clamp), etc. The object support 148 may also include a moment arm or other structure configured to separate the attached bundle from the assembly. Figure 1 , the object support 148 is a cable tie saddle that includes an aperture (e.g., slot 402) configured to interact with and / or be adapted to receive a flexible tie (e.g., a cable tie) for bundling objects. In this configuration, the head portion 110 is configured to provide support for the bundle when the tie is secured to the assembly via the slot 402. Figure 1-5 In the aspect shown in FIG. 1 , the object support 148 includes a slot 402 arranged to receive a fastener (e.g., a cable tie 198). Figure 1 , a cable tie 198 is shown in phantom to secure the object 190 to the object support 148 .

[0037] Object support 148 may be attached to object 190 via fasteners. Figure 1 , object support 148 is shown attached to object 190 via cable tie 198. The cable tie may include a strap (e.g., a tie tail) and a tie head. Cable tie 198 may be used to wrap and secure a bundle, and may be used to secure the bundle to object support 148. Cable tie 198 may be integrally formed with object support 148, or may be a separate component. In other aspects, another fastener may be used instead of a cable tie.

[0038] In some aspects, the blind hole mounting fastener 100 may include a spring section 164 extending downwardly from the head portion 110, the spring section 164 being configured to provide tension and resistance when the columnar portion 112 is inserted into an opening defined in the support surface. The spring section 164 may taper downwardly and outwardly from a first end located at the head portion 110 to a second end. The spring section may be circular, cylindrical, or other shapes that will provide the necessary resistance to the spring section. The spring section 164 may be configured to contact the first side 196 of the support structure 192 and may be located below the head portion 110 of the blind hole mounting fastener 100 or incorporated as part of the head portion 110. In this configuration, the columnar portion 112 may extend downwardly from the head portion 110 and / or the spring section 164. Material

[0039] The mounting body (e.g., mounting body 102) can be formed of a polymer. Examples of polymers suitable for blind hole mounting fasteners disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, nylon, polyamide (PA), PA12, PA46, PA66, PA66HS, PA66UV, OUV, PA66VO, PA66HIRHS, PA66HIRHSUV, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyaryletherketone (PAEK), ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyacetal (POM), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyethylene (PE), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyaryletherketone (PAEK), ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyacetal (POM), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), ultraviolet (UV) stabilized polyacetal (POMUV), thermoplastic materials, high temperature resins, UV-resistant resins, etc., and copolymers, mixtures or alloys thereof. The polymer may be glass fiber reinforced. The polymer may include one or more additives (e.g., heat stabilizers (e.g., copper iodide), impact modifiers (e.g., polyolefins, polyurethanes, rubbers), UV stabilizers (e.g., carbon black, hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS)), flame retardants (e.g., nitrogen-based halogen-free flame retardants, melamine cyanurate, melamine borate, ammonium polyphosphate), colorants, etc.).

[0040] The clip member (eg, clip member 150) may be made of any metal that is hard enough to withstand the pull-out forces (eg, aluminum, spring steel). Additional Examples

[0041] Some additional examples of blind hole mounted fasteners are as follows:

[0042] Example 1. A blind hole mounting fastener configured to secure an object to a supporting structure defining a borehole, the blind hole mounting fastener comprising: a mounting body, comprising: a columnar portion (short columnar portion), the columnar portion configured to be received in the borehole, the columnar portion comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the columnar portion defining a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end, the columnar portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end in a first direction, the columnar portion comprising a receiving portion; and a head portion, the head portion configured to limit insertion of the columnar portion into the borehole, the head portion being attached to the columnar portion at the proximal end; and a clip member, the clip member being attached to the columnar portion orthogonally to the first direction, the clip member being attached to the columnar portion at the receiving portion, the clip member being configured to be received in the borehole together with the columnar portion, the clip member defining an arcuate portion and at least one spring arm portion extending from the clip member.

[0043] Example 2. The blind hole installation fastener of Example 1, wherein the distal end of the cylindrical portion comprises: a base extending from the cylindrical portion.

[0044] Example 3. The blind hole installation fastener according to Example 2, wherein the columnar portion further comprises: a restriction portion extending from the columnar portion.

[0045] Example 4. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 3, wherein the cylindrical portion defines a receiving portion configured to receive the clip member, the receiving portion is defined between the base and the limit portion, the base and the limit portion being configured to act as a stop to limit movement of the clip member about the longitudinal axis.

[0046] Example 5. The blind hole installation fastener of Example 4, wherein the spring arm portion includes a distal end including at least one tooth configured to penetrate into a wall of the borehole.

[0047] Example 6. The blind hole installation fastener of Example 1, wherein the spring arm portion includes a distal end including at least one tooth configured to penetrate into a wall of the borehole.

[0048] Example 7. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 1, wherein the arcuate portion further comprises: a seat; and a pair of legs extending from the seat, wherein the pair of legs extend from the clip member at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis.

[0049] Example 8. The blind hole mounting fastener according to Example 1, wherein the columnar portion has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape with a first planar side extending in a first direction, a curved edge portion, and a second planar side extending in a second direction, the first direction and the second direction being substantially parallel.

[0050] Example 9. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 8, wherein at least one of the first planar side or the second planar side includes a snap-fit ​​bevel configured to engage an attachment window defined in the clip member.

[0051] Example 10. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 9, wherein the snap-fit ​​bevel has an angled surface extending laterally outward from one of the first planar side or the second planar side.

[0052] Example 11. The blind hole installation fastener according to Example 10, wherein the arcuate portion further comprises: a seat; and a pair of legs extending from the seat, wherein the pair of legs extend from the clip member at an angle, and wherein, as the legs ride the snap-fit ​​ramp, the inwardly protruding lip of the attachment window deflects outwardly, the lip being configured to snap onto the boss at the end of the snap-fit ​​ramp to form a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0053] Example 12. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 1, wherein the head portion further comprises a top side opposite the bottom side, the proximal end of the columnar portion extending in the first direction from the bottom side of the head portion.

[0054] Example 13. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 12, further comprising: a connector section attached to a top side of the head portion, the connector section configured for connection with an object support configured for attachment to an object.

[0055] Example 14. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 13, wherein the object support portion includes a slot arranged to receive a cable tie, and the connector section is configured to support the object when the cable tie is secured through the slot.

[0056] Example 15. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 1, further comprising: a spring section attached to a bottom side of the head portion, the spring section configured to contact the first side of the support structure and limit insertion of the columnar portion into the borehole.

[0057] Example 16. The blind hole installation fastener according to Example 1, further comprising: an object support portion connected to the top side of the head portion, the object support portion being configured to support an object.

[0058] Example 17. The blind hole mount fastener of Example 16, wherein the object support further comprises: a slot arranged to receive a cable tie, wherein the object support is configured to support the bundle when the cable tie is secured through the slot.

[0059] Example 18. The blind hole mounting fastener of Example 1, wherein the mounting body is formed of a polymer material.

[0060] Example 19. The blind hole installation fastener according to Example 18, wherein the head portion and the column portion are integrally formed by an injection molding process.

[0061] Example 20. The blind hole installation fastener according to Example 1, wherein the clip member is made of a metal material. in conclusion

[0062] Although embodiments of blind hole mount fasteners have been described in language specific to certain features and / or methods, the subject matter of the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as example embodiments of blind hole mount fasteners.

[0063] Unless the context dictates otherwise, the word "or" used herein may be considered to be used as an inclusive "or", or a term that allows inclusion or application of one or more items linked by the word "or" (e.g., the phrase "A or B" may be interpreted as allowing only "A", only "B", or both "A" and "B"). In addition, as used herein, a phrase "at least one of..." referring to a series of items refers to any combination of those items, including a single component. "For example, "at least one of a, b, or c" may cover a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, and abc, as well as any combination with multiples of the same element (e.g., aa, aaa, aab, aac, abb, acc, bb, bbb, bbc, cc, and ccc, or any other ordering of a, b, and c). In addition, the items shown in the drawings and the terms discussed herein may represent one or more items or terms, and thus may refer to the singular or plural forms of the items and terms in the description herein interchangeably.

Claims

1. A blind hole mounting fastener configured to secure an object to a support structure defining a borehole, the blind hole mounting fastener comprising: Installation main body, including: a cylindrical portion configured to be received within the bore, the cylindrical portion comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the cylindrical portion defining a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end, the cylindrical portion extending in a first direction from the proximal end to the distal end, the cylindrical portion comprising a receiving portion; and a head portion configured to limit insertion of the columnar portion into the bore, the head portion being attached to the columnar portion at the proximal end; and A clip member is attached to the columnar portion orthogonal to the first direction, the clip member is attached to the columnar portion at the receiving portion, the clip member is configured to be received in the bore together with the columnar portion, the clip member defining an arcuate portion and at least one spring arm portion extending from the clip member.

2. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distal end of the cylindrical portion comprises: A base from which the columnar portion extends.

3. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 2, characterized in that: The columnar portion further comprises: A restricting portion extends from the columnar portion.

4. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cylindrical portion defines a receiving portion configured to receive the clip member, the receiving portion being defined between the base and the limiting portion, the base and the limiting portion being configured to act as a stop that limits movement of the clip member about the longitudinal axis.

5. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spring arm portion includes a distal end including at least one tooth configured to penetrate into a wall of the bore.

6. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring arm portion includes a distal end including at least one tooth configured to penetrate into a wall of the bore.

7. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc-shaped portion further comprises: The seat; and A pair of legs extending from the seat, wherein the pair of legs extend from the clip member at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis.

8. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The columnar portion has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape having a first planar side extending in the first direction, a curved edge portion, and a second planar side extending in a second direction, the first direction and the second direction being substantially parallel.

9. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least one of the first planar side or the second planar side includes a snap-fit ​​ramp configured to engage an attachment window defined in a clip member.

10. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 9, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​slope has an angled surface extending laterally outward from one of the first planar side or the second planar side.

11. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 10, characterized in that: The arc-shaped portion further comprises: The seat; and A pair of legs extending from the seat, wherein the pair of said legs extend at an angle from said clip member, and As the legs ride over the snap-fit ​​slope, the inwardly protruding lip of the attachment window deflects outward, and the lip is configured to snap onto a boss portion at the end of the snap-fit ​​slope to form a snap-fit ​​connection.

12. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head portion further includes a top side opposite to the bottom side, and the proximal end of the columnar portion extends from the bottom side of the head portion in the first direction.

13. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 12, characterized in that: Also includes: A connector section is attached to a top side of the head portion, the connector section being configured for connection with an object support configured for attachment to an object.

14. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 13, characterized in that: Wherein the object support portion includes a slot arranged to receive a cable tie, and the connector section is configured to support an object when the cable tie is secured through the slot.

15. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A spring section is attached to a bottom side of the head portion, the spring section being configured to contact a first side of the support structure and to limit insertion of the columnar portion into the bore.

16. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An object support is connected to the top side of the head portion, the object support being configured to support an object.

17. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 16, characterized in that: The object support part also includes: A slot is arranged to receive a cable tie, wherein the object support portion is configured to support a wiring harness when the cable tie is secured through the slot.

18. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting body is formed of a polymer material.

19. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 18, characterized in that: The head portion and the columnar portion are integrally formed by an injection molding process.

20. The blind hole mounting fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clip member is made of metal material.

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