Patent ID: 6454503
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A fastener for mounting a first component to a second component, comprising:a first sleeve having a first end region which is slit at least once so that its first end region is radially spreadable; a second sleeve insertable in said first sleeve and formed to act as a spreading mandrel for said first end region of said first sleeve, said second sleeve having a radially projecting collar at a first end remote from said first end region of said first sleeve, said second sleeve having a second end which, when said second sleeve is inserted into said first sleeve, does not project axially beyond said first end region of said first sleeve, said second sleeve being adapted for spreading said first end region of said first sleeve to engage an opening in the first component; and a cap with a spreading pin extending therefrom for introduction into said second sleeve, said cap adapted for clamping the second component between said first and second sleeves on one side, and said cap on a second side, said cap including an integrally formed fastening hook, wherein said spreading pin is provided with radially spread, elastically deformable spreading tongues wherein when said spreading pin is inserted to a full extent in said first and second sleeves, said spreading tongues project radially out of said first and second sleeves and interact with said first end region of said first sleeve in a withdrawal-blocking manner.