Hybrid compensation nut

Abstract

A fastening system for coupling a first component and a second component via a hybrid compensation assembly is disclosed. The fastening system includes a male fastener, a resilient clip, a threaded insert, a retainer, a threaded collar, and a female fastener. The retainer is made of plastic, while the remainder of the component is made of metal. The resilient clip defines a passage for receiving at least a portion of the male fastener. The threaded insert has a flange defining one or more notches and a threaded body having a sleeve through-bore for receiving the resilient clip. The retainer has a cylindrical body defining a retainer passage and is coupled with the first component via one or more legs. The cylindrical body includes one or more retention arms for engaging the notches. The threaded collar defines an internally threaded section and a collar flange and threadedly engages the threaded insert through the retainer passage via the threaded body and the internally threaded collar. The collar flange includes one or more radially outwardly extending lugs for securing the threaded collar to the retainer.

Description

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 566,465, filed on March 18, 2024, entitled “Hybrid Compensation Nut,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background Art

[0003] Automotive components require fastening technologies that are simple to manufacture and assemble. Furthermore, these fastening technologies must be reliable and efficient. Spring clips are sometimes used to compensate for tolerances between components, as well as the devices themselves used to manage such tolerances. For example, a tolerance compensation device may include a base element that can be mounted to a component and a compensating element that is threadedly engaged with the base element.

[0004] Therefore, despite the progress made to date, it is still highly desirable to have hybrid fastener assemblies that utilize a combination of different materials (e.g., plastic and metal), for example, attaching a metal element of a compensating clip to a modular plastic housing to allow adaptation of common metal elements to be attached in different environments. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure relates generally to a hybrid fastener assembly substantially as shown and described with reference to at least one of the accompanying drawings and as more fully set forth in the claims. More particularly, it relates to a hybrid fastener assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the apparatus, systems, and methods described herein will become apparent from the following description of specific examples as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which like or similar reference numerals designate like or similar structures. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the apparatus, systems, and methods described herein.

[0007] Figure 1a A side elevation assembly view of a fastener retention system having a hybrid fastener assembly with a spring clip according to one aspect of the present disclosure is shown.

[0008] Figure 1b Shows a partially assembled isometric view of the fastener retention system.

[0009] Figure 1c An assembled isometric view of the fastener retention system is shown.

[0010] Figure 1d Shown is a side elevation assembly view of a hybrid fastener assembly.

[0011] Figure 1e Shown along Figure 1c An assembled cross-sectional side view of the hybrid fastener assembly taken along section line AA in FIG.

[0012] Figure 1f Shows a perspective assembly view of the fastener retention system.

[0013] Figure 1g Shown along Figure 1c A three-dimensional assembly view of the fastener retention system taken along section line AA in FIG.

[0014] Figure 2a An assembled isometric view of the hybrid fastener assembly is shown.

[0015] Figure 2b and Figure 2c A top plan view and a bottom plan view of the hybrid fastener assembly are shown, respectively.

[0016] Figure 2d and Figure 2e Shown along Figure 1b A first assembled cross-sectional view and a second assembled cross-sectional view of the hybrid fastener assembly taken along section lines BB and CC in FIG.

[0017] Figure 2f and Figure 2g Shown along Figure 1c 3 and 4 assembled cross-sectional views of the hybrid fastener assembly taken along sections DD and EE in FIG.

[0018] Figure 3a Shown is a perspective assembly view of a hybrid fastener assembly.

[0019] Figure 3b and Figure 3c A first side elevation view and a second side elevation view, respectively, of a hybrid fastener assembly are shown.

[0020] Figure 3d and Figure 3e A top plan view and a bottom plan view of a disassembled hybrid fastener assembly are shown, respectively. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] References to singular items should be understood to include plural items, and vice versa, unless otherwise expressly stated or clear from the context. Grammatical conjunctions are intended to express any and all disjunctive and conjunctive combinations of connected clauses, sentences, words, etc., unless otherwise stated or clear from the context. Unless otherwise indicated herein, the description of the range of values ​​herein is not intended to be limiting, but refers individually to any and all values ​​falling within and / or including the range, and each individual value within such a range is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually stated herein. In the following description, it should be understood that terms such as "first", "second", "top", "bottom", "side", "front", "back" and the like are words of convenience and should not be interpreted as restrictive terms. For example, although in some examples, the first side is arranged adjacent to or close to the second side, the terms "first side" and "second side" do not mean any particular order in which these sides are sorted.

[0022] When accompanied by numerical values, the terms "about," "approximately," "substantially," and the like should be understood to indicate the deviation allowed for satisfactory operation for the intended purpose as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Values ​​and / or ranges of values ​​are provided herein only as examples and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure. The use of any and all examples or exemplary language ("for example," "such as," etc.) provided herein is intended only to better illustrate the disclosed examples and does not constitute a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure. The terms "such as" and "for example" introduce a list with one or more non-limiting examples, instances, or illustrations. No language in the specification should be construed to indicate that any element not recorded in the claims is essential to the practice of the disclosed examples.

[0023] The term "and / or" refers to any one or more of the multiple items in the list linked by "and / or". As an example, "x and / or y" refers to any element in the three-element set {(x), (y), (x, y)}. In other words, "x and / or y" means "one or both of x and y". As another example, "x, y and / or z" refers to any element in the seven-element set {(x), (y), (z), (x, y), (x, z), (y, z), (x, y, z)}. In other words, "x, y and / or z" means "one or more of x, y and z".

[0024] The present disclosure provides a multi-component hybrid compensating assembly configured to couple a first component relative to a second component via a fastener. The hybrid compensating assembly may use a combination of metal components and non-metal components (eg, plastic).

[0025] In one example, a fastening system for coupling a first component and a second component via a hybrid compensation assembly includes: a male fastener; a spring clip defining a passage configured to receive at least a portion of the male fastener; a threaded insert having a flange and a threaded body, the flange defining one or more recesses, the threaded body defining a sleeve through-hole configured to receive the spring clip; a retainer having a cylindrical body defining a retainer passage and configured to engage the first component via one or more legs. A coupling wherein the cylindrical body includes one or more retention arms configured to engage the recess; a threaded collar having an internally threaded collar and a collar flange and configured to threadingly engage a threaded insert through a retainer passageway via the threaded body and the internally threaded collar, and wherein the collar flange includes one or more lugs extending radially from the collar flange, the one or more lugs configured to secure the threaded collar to the retainer; and a female fastener configured to threadingly engage the male fastener.

[0026] In another example, a hybrid compensation assembly for coupling a first component to a second component includes: a retainer defining a retainer passage and configured to couple to the first component via one or more legs; a threaded insert having a threaded body defining a sleeve throughbore; a threaded collar having an internally threaded collar and a collar flange, wherein the threaded collar is configured to threadably engage the threaded insert via the internally threaded collar, and wherein the collar flange includes one or more lugs extending radially from the collar flange.

[0027] In yet another example, a hybrid compensation assembly for coupling a first component and a second component includes: a threaded insert having a flange defining one or more recesses and a threaded body defining a sleeve through-hole; a retainer having a cylindrical body defining a retainer passage and configured to couple to the first component via one or more legs, wherein the cylindrical body includes one or more retaining arms configured to engage the recesses; and a threaded collar having an internally threaded collar and a collar flange and configured to threadably engage the threaded insert through the retainer passage via the threaded body and the internally threaded collar.

[0028] In some examples, the one or more lugs are configured to secure the threaded collar relative to the retainer.

[0029] In some examples, the one or more lugs are configured to secure the threaded collar relative to the retainer via a rotational motion or a snap fit.

[0030] In some examples, the one or more lugs are parallel to and offset from the plane of the collar flange.

[0031] In some examples, the threaded collar defines one or more cavities configured to engage the one or more lugs via a rotational motion or a snap fit.

[0032] In some examples, each of the one or more legs includes a resilient lug for locking the retainer relative to the first component.

[0033] In some examples, each of the one or more retention arms is disposed in a concave cavity formed in the cylindrical body.

[0034] In some examples, each of the one or more retention arms includes a flexible arm portion, a base portion, and a raised portion.

[0035] In some examples, the base portion is elastically coupled to a floor portion of a concave cavity formed in the cylindrical body.

[0036] In some examples, the flexible arm portion extends from the base portion at an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees relative to the floor portion.

[0037] In some examples, each of the one or more legs includes a resilient lug for locking the retainer relative to the first component.

[0038] In some examples, the retainer is made of a plastic material.

[0039] In some examples, the threaded insert and the threaded collar are made of a metallic material.

[0040] Figures 1a to 1g A fastener retention system 100 according to one aspect of the present disclosure is shown having a fastener assembly 102 configured to couple a first component 104 relative to a second component 106 via a fastener 108 and a hybrid compensating assembly 110 having a spring clip 112. For illustrative purposes, the second component 106 is omitted from certain views, but Figure 1a 、 Figure 1d and Figure 1e A non-limiting example is shown in . More specifically, Figure 1a A side elevation assembled view of a fastener retention system 100 having a hybrid fastener assembly 110 is shown in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. Figure 1b A partially assembled isometric view of the fastener retention system 100 is shown. Figure 1c An assembled isometric view of the fastener retention system 100 is shown. Figure 1d An assembled side elevation view of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 is shown. Figure 1e Shown along Figure 1c An assembled cross-sectional side view of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 taken along section line AA in FIG. Figure 1c Additional detail at detail A is provided in an enlarged view. Figure 1f A perspective assembled view of the fastener retention system 100 is shown. Figure 1g Shown along Figure 1c A perspective assembled view of the fastener retention system 100 is shown taken along section line AA in FIG.

[0041] The illustrated fastener retention system 100 includes a first component 104, a second component 106, and a fastener assembly 102. The fastener assembly 102 is configured to couple the first component 104 and the second component 106 while compensating for tolerances. In this example, the fastener assembly 102 generally includes a fastener 108, a spring clip 112, and a hybrid compensating assembly 110. The fastener assembly 102 can be used with, for example, a first component 104 in the form of a metal plate or sheet having one or more openings 124 (or cutouts) (e.g., a central hole 124a and a clamp leg opening 124b) for receiving and securing the hybrid compensating assembly 110, and a second component 106 having an opening 162 (e.g., a circular hole) for receiving the fastener 108. The disclosed fastener assembly 102 provides a secure connection between the first component 104 and the second component 106.

[0042] Figures 2a to 2g The hybrid fastener assembly 110 is shown without the spring clip 112 . Figure 2a An assembled isometric view of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 is shown. Figure 2b and Figure 2c A top plan view and a bottom plan view of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 are shown, respectively. Figure 2c Additional detail at detail B is provided in an enlarged view. Figure 2d and Figure 2e Shown along Figure 1b FIG. 1 is a first assembled cross-sectional view and a second assembled cross-sectional view of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 taken along sections BB and CC in FIG. Figure 2f and Figure 2g Shown along Figure 1c DD and EE in FIG. 3 are third and fourth assembled cross-sectional views of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 taken along sections DD and EE in FIG. Figure 2f and Figure 2g Additional details at Detail C and Detail D are provided in enlarged views. Figure 3aA perspective assembled view of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 is shown. Figure 3a Additional detail at detail E is provided in an enlarged view. Figure 3b and Figure 3c A first side elevation view and a second side elevation view, respectively, of the hybrid fastener assembly 110 are shown. Figure 3d and Figure 3e A top plan view and a bottom plan view are shown, respectively, of the disassembled hybrid fastener assembly 110 .

[0043] Fastener 108 is shown as a male fastener (e.g., a head 108a with an externally threaded shank 108b connected to a collar 108c) that is configured to engage a female fastener (e.g., an internally threaded component such as a threaded collar, a threaded opening, a nut 126, etc.). For example, fastener 108 can be a bolt. At least a portion of shank 108b has external threads. Shank 108b is coaxial with head 108a and collar 108c. In the illustrated example, male fastener 108 is a threaded bolt with a hexagonal head, but other types of fasteners and fastener heads are also contemplated. Shank 108b of fastener 108 passes through hybrid compensating assembly 110 (e.g., via passage 118 of spring clip 112). Although a bolt is shown, a stud (or similar component) can be used in place of a bolt. In this example, the nut 126 is a flanged nut having a nut body 126a (eg, a hexagonal body), a threaded hole 126b, and a nut flange 126c.

[0044] The hybrid compensation assembly 110 is shown as a multi-component retainer clamp assembly including a retainer 120, a threaded insert 114, and a threaded collar 150. When assembled, the threaded insert 114 and the threaded collar 150 are configured to engage one another by sandwiching the retainer 120 therebetween. The threaded insert 114 and the threaded collar 150 can be rotated relative to one another about the central longitudinal axis 136 to adjust the distance between the first component 104 and the second component 106 when assembled. Each of the threaded insert 114 and the threaded collar 150 can be manufactured, for example, as a stamped metal component, while the retainer 120 can be formed, for example, from a plastic material.

[0045] Attaching the metal components of the hybrid compensation assembly 110 to the modular plastic retainer 120 allows for the adaptation of more common metal components to be attached in different environments. That is, the metal components are effectively isolated from the first component 104 via the retainer 120, eliminating the need for additional manufacturing steps (such as overmolding).

[0046] The threaded insert 114 generally includes a flange 130 and a threaded body 132. The flange 130 is generally annular, while the threaded body 132 is a tubular shaft having external threads formed thereon, through which the inner sleeve throughbore 116 extends. As shown, the flange 130 is generally planar and includes one or more notches 164 at its periphery. For example, the one or more notches 164 can be stamped into the flange 130 via a metal stamping process. In the example shown, the flange 130 includes two notches 164 arranged on opposite sides of the flange 130 (i.e., distributed 180 degrees around the central longitudinal axis 136); however, additional or fewer notches 164 can be used. Further, the notches 164 can be evenly distributed, as shown, or asymmetrically distributed.

[0047] The threaded collar 150 generally includes a collar flange 158 and a threaded collar 122 defining a threaded passage 140 therethrough, the threaded passage being configured to threadably engage the threaded insert 114. The collar flange 158 is generally annular with one or more radially projecting lugs 152, while the threaded collar 122 is a tubular shaft having internal threads. The lugs 152 can be bent relative to the collar flange 158 such that the lugs are parallel to but offset from the generally planar collar flange 158. The threaded collar 150 is configured to receive and threadably engage the threaded insert 114 via the threaded passage. As will be discussed, the one or more radially projecting lugs 152 are configured to rotatably engage and lock relative to the retainer 120 via one or more recessed cavities 168 formed in the retainer 120. The internally threaded collar 122 may be formed in or on the collar flange 158 (eg, via cold forming).

[0048] The illustrated retainer 120 is formed as a base 128 having a cylindrical body 160 extending perpendicular thereto, with a retainer passage 154 formed therethrough. The cylindrical body 160 includes one or more retaining arms 156 formed in a sidewall thereof that, as will be discussed, are configured to engage recesses 164. The one or more retaining arms 156 can be spaced or otherwise arranged around the periphery of the cylindrical body 160 to correspond to the locations of the recesses 164 formed in or on the flange 130. The protruding lugs 152 on the threaded collar 150 are configured to snap into the plastic retainer 120 via a snap fit. The curved retaining arms 156 on the retainer 120 are configured to hold the compensating nut in place during shipping and handling. The curved retention arms 156 are resiliently coupled to the cylindrical body 160 in concave pockets 170 formed therein to protect the retention arms 156 during transport and handling. The long curved profile of the retention arms 156 allows for adjustable and repeatable retention force.

[0049] Reference Figure 3a Detail C of FIG. 1 , for example, each retaining arm 156 can include a flexible arm portion 156a, a base portion 156b, and a raised portion 156c. The illustrated base portion 156b is disposed within the recessed cavity 170 and coupled to its floor portion 172. The flexible arm portion 156a extends from the base portion 156b at an angle (e.g., 30 to 60 degrees, or approximately 45 degrees) relative to the floor portion 172 of the recessed cavity 170. The raised portion 156c is configured to hook onto the flange 130 via the notch 164 to mitigate unwanted rotation of the flange 130 relative to the retainer 120 and relative to the threaded collar 150 when fixedly coupled to the threaded collar 150. The flange 130 can be configured as a hook or a protrusion.

[0050] The threaded collar 150 is configured to attach to the retainer 120 via one or more protruding lugs 152 that snap into or otherwise couple with the plastic retainer 120. Thus, a snap-on retaining clip 166 (e.g., a resilient attachment hook as shown) on the retainer 120 defines a cavity 168 that secures the threaded collar 150, thereby allowing for simple assembly of metal to plastic, eliminating the need for overmolding. For example, referring to Figure 2f and Figure 2g, the lugs 152 are configured to slide into one or more cavities 168 formed in the retainer 120 via, for example, retaining detents 166 on the retainer 120. The threaded collar 150 can be attached to the retainer 120 via a push and snap movement (e.g., a push and snap movement) or a quarter-turn movement (e.g., a push and rotation movement, such as a 90-degree rotation), although other snap and rotational movements are contemplated depending on the number and location of the lugs 152 and the cavities 168. For example, a threaded collar 150 having four lugs 152 can be engaged via a one-eighth-turn movement (i.e., a 45-degree rotation).

[0051] The base 128 includes a pair of legs 134 resiliently coupled thereto, the legs being generally perpendicular to the base 128. Each of the legs 134 includes one or more attachment features, such as the illustrated resilient lugs 138. For example, Figure 2a As best shown in FIG, each leg 134 can be composed of a pair of vertical post portions 134a connected at their free ends via a horizontal bridge portion 134b. In the example shown, a resilient lug 138 is disposed between (and parallel to) the vertical post portions 134a and resiliently coupled to the horizontal bridge portion 134b. The retainer 120 can be manufactured as a single component, for example, as an injection molded component.

[0052] The spring clip 112 is configured to be retained within an internal sleeve through-hole 116 formed by the threaded insert 114, while the fastener 108 resides within a passage 118 of the spring clip 112. When disposed within the sleeve through-hole 116 of the threaded insert 114, the fastener 108 can be pre-captured into the hybrid compensation assembly 110 along with the spring clip 112 by friction through the spring clip 112. In practice, the fastener assembly 102 can be provided as a pre-assembled component that is then installed into the first component 104 for pre-capture.

[0053] To facilitate attachment via the fastener assembly 102, the first component 104 and the second component 106 can each include one or more engagement features. For example, the first component 104 and the second component 106 each include openings 124, 162 formed therein. Specifically, the first component 104 defines a plurality of openings 124, illustrated as a circular central hole 124a for receiving the fastener 108 and two clamping leg openings 124b for receiving and engaging the legs 134 (e.g., via the resilient tabs 138). Similarly, the second component 106 defines a circular opening 162 for receiving the fastener 108. The circular opening 162 and the circular central hole 124a can be the same size and shape, as illustrated.

[0054] The openings 124, 162 can be formed in the first component 104 and / or the second component 106 during manufacturing, or added after manufacturing by a mechanical process (e.g., drilling, cutting, engraving, etc.). The opening 124 formed in the first component 104 extends between and through the opposing surfaces 104a and 104b (e.g., the top and bottom surfaces) of the first component 104. In some examples, the circular center hole 124a can be threaded. For example, the circular center hole 124a can be threaded and configured to engage the fastener 108.

[0055] The fastener 108 is configured to pass through the openings 124, 162 and the hybrid compensation assembly 110 to mechanically engage and couple with the second component 106 and / or the nut 126. The male fastener 108 can be rotated relative to the nut 126 about its rotational axis (e.g., the central longitudinal axis 136) to couple and compress the first component 104 and the second component 106 relative to each other.

[0056] The threaded insert 114 can be rotated relative to the threaded collar 150 about its rotational axis (e.g., the central longitudinal axis 136) to adjust the height of the hybrid compensating assembly 110, thereby increasing (or decreasing) the distance between the first component 104 and the second component 106. When assembled, the hybrid compensating assembly 110 is compressively confined between the upper surface 104a of the first component 104 and a portion of the fastener 108 (e.g., the lower surface of the neck ring 108c).

[0057] As noted, certain components of the fastener assembly 102 can be made of metal materials using metal tubing and / or sheet metal via metal drawing, metal stamping, or other metal forming techniques. For example, the spring clip 112, the threaded insert 114, and the threaded collar 150 can be formed using a metal stamping process. Other components of the hybrid compensating assembly 110, such as the retainer 120, can be made of plastic materials using plastic injection molding, additive manufacturing, or similar techniques. Although the threaded insert 114 and the threaded collar 150 are each described as being a metal material, it is contemplated that the threaded insert 114 can be a plastic material and the threaded collar 150 can be a metal material. It is also contemplated that components of the fastener assembly 102 may be manufactured using material extrusion (e.g., fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), material jetting, binder jetting, powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, VAT photopolymerization, or other suitable additive manufacturing / 3D printing processes).

[0058] The first component 104 and the second component 106 can be, for example, automotive panels or other automotive parts. Depending on the application, one or both components can be made of materials such as metal (or metal alloy), synthetic or semi-synthetic polymers (e.g., acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), etc.), composite materials (e.g., fiberglass), or combinations thereof. In the automotive industry, exemplary first components 104 include, but are not limited to, door trim panels, moldings, trim, and other substrates (whether used as interior or exterior surfaces). The second component 106 can be a frame, automotive panel, or structural vehicle component, such as a door, pillar (e.g., A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar), instrument panel component (e.g., cross member, bracket, frame), seat frame, center console, fender, or sheet metal frame.

[0059] After assembling the first component 104 and the second component 106, as shown in FIG. Figure 1d and Figure 1e As shown, the first component 104 can be partially or completely covered by the second component 106. In some examples, one or both components can include additional attachment features. The fastener assembly 102 can also include a seal to reduce the penetration of dust, dirt and / or moisture through the opening 124. The seal can be implemented as a ring (e.g., an annular member) made of foam, thermoplastic, rubber, or similar material. For example, the seal can be configured to surround a portion of the male fastener 108 (e.g., the shank 108b) and be disposed between the head 108a and the second component 106 and / or between the flange 130 and the second component 106.

[0060] While the figures illustrate the fastener retention system 100 as coupled to the second component 106 via a nut 126, other fastening techniques and arrangements are contemplated. For example, a friction-based fastener (eg, a clip, a sleeve, etc.) may be used instead of a threaded nut 126.

[0061] The spring clip 112 generally includes a cylindrical sidewall 146 coaxial with the central longitudinal axis 136. The spring clip 112 defines various engagement features formed in or on the cylindrical sidewall 146. For example, the illustrated spring clip 112 includes a plurality of spring lugs 142, each disposed within and coupled to a window 148 in the cylindrical sidewall 146. During a stamping process, a sheet of metal can be stamped to form the outer contours / shapes of the window 148 and the spring lugs 142. Thus, each spring lug 142 can be resiliently coupled at an edge of the window 148 in a cantilevered manner and then flex inwardly toward the central longitudinal axis 136. The cylindrical sidewall 146 further includes a slot 144 that allows the cylindrical sidewall 146 to flex (e.g., move toward or away from the central longitudinal axis 136), for example, during installation.

[0062] Although the present method and / or system has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present method and / or system. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt specific circumstances or materials to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the frames and / or components of the disclosed examples may be combined, divided, rearranged and / or modified in other ways. Therefore, the present method and / or system is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed. Rather, the present method and / or system will include all embodiments that fall within the scope of the appended claims, both literally and according to the doctrine of equivalents.

Claims

1. A fastening system for coupling a first component and a second component via a hybrid compensating assembly, the fastening system comprising: Male fasteners; a resilient clip defining a passage configured to receive at least a portion of the male fastener; a threaded insert having a flange defining one or more recesses and a threaded body defining a sleeve throughbore configured to receive the spring clip; a retainer having a cylindrical body defining a retainer passage and configured to couple with the first component via one or more legs, wherein the cylindrical body includes one or more retention arms configured to engage the recess; a threaded collar having an internally threaded collar and a collar flange and configured to threadably engage the threaded insert through the retainer passageway via the threaded body and the internally threaded collar, and wherein the collar flange includes one or more lugs extending radially from the collar flange, the one or more lugs being configured to secure the threaded collar to the retainer; and A female fastener is configured to threadably engage the male fastener.

2. The fastening system of claim 1, wherein: Each of the one or more legs includes a resilient lug for locking the retainer relative to the first component.

3. The fastening system of claim 1, wherein: The retaining element is made of plastic material.

4. The fastening system of claim 1, wherein: The threaded insert and the threaded collar are made of a metallic material.

5. A hybrid compensating assembly for coupling a first component and a second component, the hybrid compensating assembly comprising: a retainer defining a retainer passage and configured to couple with the first component via one or more legs, a threaded insert having a threaded body defining a sleeve throughbore; a threaded collar having an internally threaded collar and a collar flange, wherein the threaded collar is configured to threadably engage the threaded insert via the internally threaded collar, and Wherein, the collar flange includes one or more lugs extending radially from the collar flange.

6. The hybrid compensation assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The one or more lugs are configured to secure the threaded collar relative to the retainer.

7. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 5, wherein: The one or more lugs are configured to secure the threaded collar relative to the retainer via a snap fit or a rotational movement.

8. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 5, wherein: The one or more lugs are parallel to a plane in which the collar flange lies and are offset relative to the plane.

9. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 5, wherein: The threaded collar defines a retention clip and one or more cavities configured to engage the one or more lugs.

10. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 5, wherein: Each of the one or more legs includes a resilient lug for locking the retainer relative to the first component via a retaining snap or a rotational movement.

11. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 5, wherein: The retaining element is made of plastic material.

12. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 5, wherein: The threaded insert and the threaded collar are made of a metallic material.

13. A hybrid compensating assembly for coupling a first component and a second component, the hybrid compensating assembly comprising: a threaded insert having a flange defining one or more recesses and a threaded body defining a sleeve throughbore; a retainer having a cylindrical body defining a retainer passage and configured to couple with the first component via one or more legs, wherein the cylindrical body includes one or more retention arms configured to engage the recess; A threaded collar has an internally threaded collar and a collar flange and is configured to threadingly engage the threaded insert through the retainer passageway via the threaded body and the internally threaded collar.

14. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 13, wherein: Each of the one or more retention arms is disposed in a concave cavity formed in the cylindrical body.

15. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 13, wherein: Each of the one or more retention arms includes a flexible arm portion, a base portion, and a raised portion.

16. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 15, wherein: The base portion is elastically coupled to a floor portion of a concave cavity formed in the cylindrical body.

17. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 16, wherein: The flexible arm portion extends from the base portion at an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees relative to the floor portion.

18. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 13, wherein: Each of the one or more legs includes a resilient lug for locking the retainer relative to the first component.

19. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 13, wherein: The retaining element is made of plastic material.

20. The hybrid compensation assembly of claim 13, wherein: The threaded insert and the threaded collar are made of a metallic material.

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