Patent ID: 11898594
Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  B | IPC B  F

Claim 9:
10. A method for fastening a first component to a second component, utilizing the fastening system of claim 9, comprising the following steps:
inserting the assembly element into the through-opening of the second component in the assembly direction until the first fastening wall of the annular base element abuts against the surface of the second component, wherein, upon insertion in the assembly direction, the second component is clamped by the diametrically-opposed, foldable retaining arms in a region between the first fastening wall and the fastening portions;
connecting the assembly element to the annular base element by the catching device;
inserting the fastening device into a through-opening of the first component in an assembly direction until the assembly side of the cover wall abuts against the surface of the first component, wherein, upon insertion in an assembly direction, the first component is clamped by the diametrically-opposed, foldable second retaining arms in a region between the assembly side and second assembly portions, and
connecting the fastening device via connecting means to the assembly element of the fastening apparatus.