Patent ID: 6202261
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: B60R,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
An anchor for mounting to a base layer having an opening passing therethrough, the anchor comprising:a cylindrical plug having an axial length approximately equal to a thickness of the base layer, and a diameter approximately equal to a minimum dimension of the opening;a first flange attached to a first axial end of the plug and extending radially outward beyond the plug, the first flange having means disposed thereon for receiving a component to be anchored to the base layer, wherein the component receiving means comprises an attachment tab projecting therefrom; anda spiral-shaped second flange attached to a second axial end of the plug and extending radially outward beyond the plug, the second flange having a minimum radius approximately equal to a radius of the plug and a maximum radius greater than the radius of the plug.