Double-ended dual attached fastener
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsSteven Cipriano, Bradley J. Blaski, Richard C. Janis, Pei-chung Wang
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AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsSteven Cipriano, Bradley J. Blaski, Richard C. Janis, Pei-chung Wang
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A double ended dual attached fastener includes a first portion having a stud bolt, a second portion configured to anchor to a panel member, and a flange nut partitioning the first end and the second end. The flange nut includes a flat interior annular surface facing the second portion. The flange nut includes a plurality of radially spaced weld projections extending toward the second portion. The weld projection includes a material that amendable to form a weld joining the flange nut to a panel member through which the second portion is inserted. The second portion defines a fastener selected from a group consisting of a self-tapping friction screw, a self-piercing rivet, and a swage bolt.
A fastener comprising,
A dual attached fastener, comprising:
A doubled-ended dual attached fastener, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.