Rocker panel fastener
US6659701B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S411/913
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A panel fastener for assembling a panel structure to a substructure is herein disclosed. The fastener comprises a body having a pair of offset flanges connected by a hollow support structure having a bore formed therethrough that is connected to a head having a third flange and a shank extending therefrom, by at least one flexible member that is connected between the body and the head of the fastener. The shaft of the head further having at least one retaining mechanism formed therein such that when the shaft of the head is inserted through the bore formed through the hollow support structure of the body of the fastener, the retaining mechanism can engage a bore formed through the substructure so as to secure the panel structure thereto.
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