Patent ID: 7415752
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A resilient fastener for fixing a first part and a second part onto each other, having the general shape of a V comprising: an intermediate portion in the shape of a pincer having two limbs and adapted to engage a first part; a pair of lateral wing members each extending from a corresponding one of the two limbs at an angle such that the pair of lateral wing members diverge from one another as they extend from the limbs to bent portions in each of the lateral wing members, the pair of lateral wing members converging toward one another between the bend portions and end portions thereof distant from the two limbs; at least one cut-away portion in the shape of a barb extending in prolongation of each corresponding wing member and in the direction of the intermediate portion to lock the intermediate portion of the fastener on the first part, wherein portions of the pair of lateral wing members between the bend portions and the end portions are configured to press against the second part to thereby fasten the first part and the second part together.