Captive threaded nut for latching into hole in plate is formed with self retaining spring arms

摘要

The captive threaded nut is designed to latch into a hole in a mounting plate [22]. The nut [4] has projecting arms formed in a pressing operation these are curved and have leaf spring sections [18] that provide retention. The threaded screw [24] fits in the nut and the end is guided [11].