Fastener assembly with molded internal helical flutes

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2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Saether, Flemming (Department: 3677)

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

Fastener securing element

Having elastomeric material

C411S339000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07052224

ABSTRACT:
A fastener assembly for securing a first molded component to a second molded component is provided. The fastener assembly includes a stud that is a molded part of the first component and extends outward from the first component and a cylindrical wall that is a molded part of the second component. A longitudinal bore is defined by the cylindrical wall and at least one flute extends radially from the cylindrical wall into the bore and longitudinally along the cylindrical wall in a helical manner. The flute secures the stud in the bore of the cylindrical wall upon insertion of the stud into the bore. A method of fastening a first component to a second component is also provided.

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