Thread insert for plastic component has deep drawn thread tube with bulged end and shoulder to engage panel to be attached

摘要

The threaded insert for a moulded plastics component (7) has a hollow deep drawn thread tube (1) with a bulged section (4) at its end. The upper end of the insert has a shoulder (5) to engage a panel (20) attached to the component. The flange shoulder is flush with the surface has integral cut outs to engage the plastic component to prevent rotation of the insert.