Patent ID: 7179038
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A threaded element engagement fastener, comprising: a tubular clamp having first and second ends; a flange integrally joined to the clamp and extending radially outward from the first end of the clamp; a cavity created through both the clamp and the flange, the cavity extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the clamp and operable to accommodate a threaded element; at least one cantilevered clamping member integrally connected to the clamp at a second end of the clamp and freely extending away from the clamp toward the flange to operably create a clamping ramp angled with respect to the longitudinal axis; and a sleeve slidably engageable with the clamp; wherein in an installed position of the sleeve having the sleeve surrounding the clamping ramp, the sleeve is operable to deflect the clamping member such that the clamping member is elastically deformed into the cavity to engage the threaded element.