Patent ID: 11897399
Assignee: CATERPILLAR INC.
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F | IPC B  F

Claim 8:
9. A panel assembly comprising:
a panel removably coupled to a component, the panel defining a first side and a second side; and
a fastening member for removably coupling the panel to the component, wherein the fastening member is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the fastening member including:
a main body coupled to the component, the main body including a lock stud that is movable to switch the fastening member between the locked position and the unlocked position; and
a ring assembly coupled to the panel, the ring assembly defining a first portion disposed at the first side of the panel and a second portion disposed at the second side of the panel, wherein the first portion includes:
a base portion;
one or more first tabs projecting outwardly from the base portion, wherein the one or more first tabs are inclined relative to the base portion; and
one or more second tabs projecting outwardly from the base portion and disposed adjacent to the one or more first tabs, wherein the one or more second tabs are parallel to the base portion, and wherein the one or more first tabs and the one or more second tabs together define a seating portion that receives a portion of the lock stud when the fastening member is in the locked position, the lock stud being configured to be received in the seating portion of the base portion such that a portion of the lock stud contacts one or more first tabs.