Retainer for positioning fasteners in parts, structural members, and the like

摘要

A retainer for pre-attaching fasteners within the bore of a structural member, part, or similar item. The retainer includes a cylindrical body having a main axis, an opening into which a fastener may be inserted, and a plurality of solid walls positioned co-axially around the main axis. In one embodiment, the retainer may be made of plastic such as a thermal plastic which is relatively flexible and soft enough not to scratch or damage metal surfaces or protective coatings. Each wall has a top portion and a bottom portion and is separated from at least one of the other plurality of walls by a gap. The retainer also has a first beveled ring located near the top portion of each of the walls, and a second beveled ring located near the bottom portion of each of the walls.