Patent ID: 7462008
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: B64C,F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastening assembly, comprising: a stud assembly including a stud, a retaining ring including two oppositely disposed tabs protruding toward the center of the retaining ring, a first sleeve that is mainly engageable with a second sleeve, the second sleeve including an inwardly disposed channel for receiving the retaining ring; and a receptacle assembly, the receptacle assembly including a bracket constructed and arranged to be secured to a panel, an internally threaded nut, a retaining clamp for securing the nut in the bracket, and a grommet assembly including means defining a bore for receiving the stud therethrough; wherein the stud includes a base, a head, and a shank disposed therebetween, the shank including an exterior surface having a threaded section, the exterior surface including at least two longitudinal channels, each channel including at least two engagement regions for engaging the tabs of the retaining ring; wherein the grommet assembly comprises first and second sleeves that are engaged between a substrate panel to form said bore; wherein the retaining clamp engages both the bracket and the nut and provides a single point attachment of the receptacle assembly to the substrate panel; wherein the retaining clamp includes a top collar and a peripheral ledge, the collar engaging with a hole in the bracket and the ledge engaging with the nut.