Title:
TORQUE RESISTANT FASTENING ELEMENT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004036065
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A fastening element (20) capable of being attached to a panel by deforming the panel is disclosed. A barrel portion (26) is tubular with an open free end (32) and has an axis defining a circumference. A radial flange portion (24) is integral with the tubular barrel portion (26) opposite the free end (32) and defines a circumferential surface (40). The radial flange portion (24) includes a plurality of projections (44) spaced apart and extending outwardly from the circumferential surface (40). Each of the projections (44) defines at least one wall (45) generally perpendicular to the circumference about the axis of the barrel portion (26).
Inventors:
LADOUCEUR HAROLD A
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/032522
Publication Date:
June 24, 2004
Filing Date:
October 15, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
FABRISTEEL PROD INC (US)
International Classes:
B23P19/06; F16B37/06; F16B33/00; (IPC1-7): F16B37/06
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