Fastener element for connecting a structural part to a...

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2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Trim molding fastener

Plastic type

C411S508000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10969939

ABSTRACT:
A fastener element includes a fastener body and a locking part. The body includes a shank having two outer webs interconnected by a transverse web. The outer webs have projections including upper and lower ramp surfaces. The locking part includes an aperture having first and second pairs of opposing edges, and L-shaped holding portions each having a first web portion linked to one of the first opposing edges, and a second web portion extending into the aperture. When the outer webs are introduced into slots between the second opposing edges and the holding portions, the lower ramp surfaces move the holding portions away from each other and the second web portions engage the upper ramp surfaces from above. If the shank is introduced in a fastening hole of a support part while the locking part engages the support part, the holding portions are further pivoted away from each other and the second web portions grip the edge of the fastening hole.

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