LOCKING SNAP-IN FASTENERS

A fastener assembly for releasable interconnecting two objects comprises a retainer having means at the top end for attaching the retainer to a first object and an end wall at the bottom end having an aperture. A post affixed to a second object at its bottom end is captured within a central cavity o...

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Main Authors COLOSI, Anthony, BENTRIM, Brian, MARSHALL, Nicholas
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 13.03.2024
Subjects
BLASTING
BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS ORMACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS,CLIPS, WEDGES, JOINTS OR JOINTING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GARMENT FASTENINGS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HABERDASHERY
HEATING
HUMAN NECESSITIES
JEWELLERY
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SUSPENDERS
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
WEAPONS
WEARING APPAREL
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Summary:A fastener assembly for releasable interconnecting two objects comprises a retainer having means at the top end for attaching the retainer to a first object and an end wall at the bottom end having an aperture. A post affixed to a second object at its bottom end is captured within a central cavity of the retainer by resilient snap fit wherein either the post or the retainer is radially deflectable. A locking element slidably connected to the retainer is axially moveable between locked and unlocked positions operative to restrict the relative radial movement of the post and the retainer to prevent the removal of the post. The locking element maybe a pin moved by a magnet and extendable into a bore of the post by a spring. Alternatively, the locking element may be a sleeve closely fitted around the outside of the retainer.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20220799420