Expanded – threaded – driven – headed – tool-deformed – or locked-thr – Headed fastener element – Having resilient securing structure on shank
Patent
1994-07-29
1996-02-27
Saether, Flemming
Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr
Headed fastener element
Having resilient securing structure on shank
411 61, 411908, F16B 1306, F16B 1900
Patent
active
054943922
ABSTRACT:
An encapsulating grommet for use with a push-pin for retaining a covering panel or other structure to a supporting panel is molded in an open condition and includes a hinge portion which permits one half of the encapsulating grommet to be folded against the other half. One of the two halves includes a rectangular frame having an opening surrounded by an umbrella-like flange. The other half snap-fits into the rectangular frame when closed so that the encapsulating grommet may be shipped in a closed condition. One of the two halves has a single side wall, while the other half has an inner and outer side wall separated by a channel. When the two halves are closed upon one another, the single side wall fits into the channel, whereby a labyrinth seal against dust and water will be provided for the internal cavity of the encapsulating grommet.
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Schultz Duane
Vogel Mark A.
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Saether Flemming
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