Patent ID: 6406237
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B23P,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A fastener element and panel assembly, comprising:a panel having an opening therethrough; a fastener element having a body portion disposed in said panel opening and an integral tubular barrel portion extending from said body portion, said body portion having a diameter greater than an inside diameter of said panel opening resulting in an interference fit between said body portion and said panel for preventing rotation of said fastener element in said panel opening; said tubular barrel portion having a midportion integral with said body portion and a free end portion; and said mid portion of said tubular barrel portion bowed outwardly from said body portion having a diameter greater than said panel opening and said free end portion extending radially inwardly from said midportion forming an inwardly opening hook-shaped barrel portion preventing withdrawal of said fastener element from said panel opening.