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US 7,244,085 B2Granted
Fastener assembly
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsKenneth S. Dobson, Robert K. Dutzi, Jason K. Trotter
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Abstract
A fastener assembly includes a grommet having an enlarged bulbous body and a cylindrical extension projecting therefrom, the projection and body defining axially aligned openings therethrough. The cylindrical projection is configured to retain a washer on the outside thereof and a fastener on the inside thereof.
Claims15
A fastener assembly comprising:
- a grommet being made of a complaint, elastomeric material and including:
- a grommet body;
- a cylindrical extention projecting from said grommet body;
- an opening extending completely through said body and said extension, such that said grommet is adapted to receive an elongated member extending though said opening;
- and
- an outward projection on said extension in spaced relation with said body, defining a washer retention zone between said body and said projection;
- a washer positioned on said extension within said washer retention zone;
- and
- a fastener, wherein said extension has a distal end and an internal configuration at said distal end for retaining said fastener at least partly within said cylindrical extension, and wherein said fastener is configured for severing material of said cylindrical extension.
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A fastener assembly comprising:
- a grommet having a body and a cylindrical extension defining an axial opening extending completely therethrough so that said grommet is adapted to receive an elongated member extending through said opening;
- a washer disposed on said extension;
- and
- a fastener held at least partly within said cylindrical extension;
- wherein said cylindrical extension has a external rib, and said washer is retained on said cylindrical extension between said external rib and said body;
- said cylindrical extension has a distal end opposite said body and an annular rib within said axial opening at said distal end;
- said fastener is a nut having a flange held within said axial opening inwardly from said annular rib;
- and
- wherein said flange is configured for severing material of said cylindrical extension.
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A fastener assembly comprising:
- a grommet having a body and a cylindrical extension defining an axial opening extending completely therethrough so that said grommet is adapted to receive an elongated member extending through said opening;
- a washer disposed on said extension;
- and
- a fastener held at least partly within said cylindrical extension;
- wherein said cylindrical extension has a external rib, and said washer is retained on said cylindrical extension between said external rib and said body;
- said cylindrical extension has a distal end opposite said body and an annular rib within said axial opening at said distal end;
- said fastener is a nut having a flange held within said axial opening inwardly from said annular rib;
- and
- wherein said axial opening has an inwardly projecting stop in spaced relation with said annular rib, and said flange of said fastener being disposed within said axial opening between said stop and said annular rib.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.