Captive fastener with push out pin and hold out clip

US12055177B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fastener Technology Corporporation · US

Inventors

• Benjamin Phan · Arcadia, US
• Simon Ly · Shekou, CN
• An Tran · Austin, US
• Patrick Tran · Arcadia, US
• Yuriy Bern · West Hollywood, US
• Larisa Zilber · San Fernando, US
• Jeffrey Hang · Rosemead, US
• Dennis Suedkamp · San Fernando, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 2021
• Grant date: Aug 6, 2024
• Expiry date: Jun 1, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16B39/06
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A captive fastener is disclosed having a longitudinal slot along the shank for receiving a hold-out clip, and a chamber that houses a retractable push out pin. The push out pin is spring actuated to extend out of the shank and can be retracted into the cavity against the bias of the spring to pass through a primary panel and subpanel. The push out pin is shaped to bear against a counterbore and secure the fastener within a panel while other components are affixed to the fastener.