Releasable fastening device

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2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Biased catch or latch

Leaf spring

C362S505000, C362S549000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07404688

ABSTRACT:
An assembly having a device for releasably fastening a first component to a second component includes a device body, a first fastener extending from the device body and operable to attach the device body to the first component, and a second fastener extending from the device body and adapted to attach the device to the second component. When a force of greater than a predetermined amount is applied to the second component, the first fastener detaches from the first component without damaging the first component. Preferably, the first component is a vehicle headlamp or taillamp assembly and the second component is a bumper fascia. The first and second fasteners of the device body accurately position the fascia relative to the headlamp assembly and securely hold the fascia at a location near a lamp lens.

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