Patent ID: 8142125
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A self-attaching nut for attachment to a panel, comprising: a central pilot portion having a bore therethrough and a generally cylindrical outer surface; a flange portion surrounding said outer surface of said pilot portion including i. an annular groove surrounding said pilot portion having a substantially V-shaped bottom wall, the annular groove extending radially outwardly from said outer surface of said pilot portion and ii. a generally planar panel support surface surrounding said annular groove extending substantially perpendicular to an axis of said bore; and a plurality of circumferentially spaced radial ribs on or in said panel support surface of said flange portion extending into said annular groove, but spaced from said outer surface of said pilot portion, wherein said radial ribs are convex, projecting from said panel support surface having radial side faces and a top spaced above said panel support surface.