Patent ID: 7530775
Filing Date: 2009-05-12
Classification: B60R,F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastener assembly for installation into a first bore, the fastener assembly comprising a bolt having a longitudinal axis, a bolt head, and a threaded shank extending from the bolt head, the shank terminating with an axially extending projection having an enlarged head, an end cap mounted on the axially extending projection of the shank remote from the bolt head, the end cap having an internal second bore dimensioned to receive the axially extending projection and the enlarged head, the end cap and the axially extending projection cooperating to be maintained in an assembled condition, the end cap is configured to be rotatable about the axis of the bolt, the end cap having a yieldable formation including a plurality of radially outwardly extending flanges to engage frictionally with the first bore when the end cap and the bolt are inserted axially into the first bore to retain the fastener assembly in the first bore, whereby the threaded shank of the bolt is configured to engage with the first bore when an axial pressure is applied to the fastener assembly.