INTEGRAL WASHER AND THREADED FASTENER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

摘要

An assembly of a threaded fastener and a stemmed washer is provided, such as for applications in which a standoff is desired between a washer and a mating threaded fastener. The stemmed washer includes a washer portion and a standoff portio n extending from the washer portion. ~ The threaded fastener has a retaining structure extending about the washer portion and capturing the washer structure in an assembly with the threaded fastener. For example, the retaining structure may have a washe r receptacle for the washer portion. The washer portion is captured in the washer receptacle by a deformed catch section below the washer portion.