Patent ID: 11965539
Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 16:
17. A method for component assembly comprising:
aligning a first subcomponent to a second subcomponent using an integrated fastener comprising a threaded portion, a fastener head, and one or more spring fingers integrated into the fastener head, wherein the one or more spring fingers extend away from a periphery of the fastener head in a helical direction and continuing around the thread portion around 180 degrees, and wherein the one or more spring fingers are configured to apply a compressive load when inserted and secured to a receiving assembly; and
engaging the integrated fastener to a structure on the second subcomponent to securing the first subcomponent relative to the second subcomponent and engaging the thread portion of the fastener head such that the one or more spring fingers apply the compressive load.