<p>A nut fastener (10) adapted for insertion into an opening in a panel (24). The nut fastener includes a platform (12) including an upper face (14) and a lower face (16). A sleeve (18) defining a sleeve axis (50) extends through the platform. The sleeve includes a sleeve inlet opening at the upper face adapted to receive an elongate fastening member (74) along the sleeve axis. A first retention arm extends downwardly from a first position on the platform. At least a second retention arm extends downwardly from a second position on the platform. The first position and the second position are disposed on substantially opposing sides of the sleeve axis. The first retention arm and the second retention arm are adapted to rotate to outboard locking positions upon insertion of the elongate fastening member.</p>
申请公布号
WO2009088573(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.07.16
申请号
WO2008US84837
申请日期
2008.11.26
申请人
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.;JOHNSON, LAWRENCE W.;PIPPINE, WILLIAM S.