Patent ID: 8834085
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: B29C,B29K,F16B

Abstract:
1. An injection molded part accommodating a threaded fastener, the injection molded part comprising: an insert made of metal and defining a longitudinal axis (L); said ineert having an end face and an outer peripheral surface; said insert further including a cutout extending from said end face and through said insert to permit said threaded fastener to extend therethrough; a plastic body surrounding said outer peripheral surface; a contact plane perpendicular to said longitudinal axis and, with reference: to an elevation along said longitudinal axis(L), disposed in the region of said end face of said insert; said plastic body having a threaded fastener contact face and said threaded fastener contact face extending along said contact plane; said threaded fastener contact face of said plastic body being recessed at a recessed distance (S) below said end face of said insert; said insert having a spring constant (k) with respect to said longitudinal axis (L); and, said recessed distance (S) and said spring constant (k) being selected to deform said insert in response to a stress force (F