Clip-on fastener

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1992-11-02

1993-10-26

Wilson, Neill R.

Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr

Threaded fastener locked to a discreet structure

Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces...

411112, 411291, F16B 3702, F16B 3704

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052560180

ABSTRACT:
A clip on fastener (100) is provided that features a pair of spaced apart legs (2) and (6) extending from a closed end (9) to an open end (10) of fastener (100). Leg (6) includes a pair of resilient arms (16 and 18) that extend away from the side of the leg (6) facing away from leg (2) and end in overhanging relationship to an opening (7) through arm (16). Arm (18) extends towards closed end (9) and includes a guide tab (20) that extends angularly away from leg (2) towards open end (10). Tab (20) is operative to initiate separation of legs (2 and 6) to enhance receipt of an edge of a panel or plate (P) into open end (10).

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