Patent ID: 9377046
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: F16B

Claim Text:
1. A fastener assembly, comprising: a male fastener having a base and a shank that extends from the base; and a female insert having a head defining a bottom surface, along with a sleeve which extends from a central portion of the bottom surface of the head, the bottom surface of the head defining an annular cavity that circumscribes the sleeve; wherein the sleeve of the female insert is configured for insertion into a preformed hole of a first panel, such that, in use, (i) the head of the female insert abuts the first panel, and (ii) an adhesive is received in the annular cavity defined in the bottom surface of the head of the female insert for securely connecting the female insert to the first panel; wherein the male fastener is configured for insertion through a preformed hole of a second panel and then into the sleeve of the female insert to join the first panel and the second panel; and wherein the sleeve of the female insert defines a collar groove in its external surface, and wherein the collar groove is in fluid communication with the annular cavity defined in the bottom surface of the head of the female insert, such that, in use, the adhesive is received in both the annular cavity and the collar groove for securely connecting the female insert to the first panel.