Patent ID: 6685407
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: F16B,Y10S

Abstract:
A connecting element for use between a support member of a motor vehicle body and a bearing member to be fixed onto the support member, said connecting element comprising:an upper member which attaches to the bearing member and a lower member traversing said upper member where, in assembled position, at least a portion of the upper member is expanded within or behind an opening of the support member; the upper member including an upper flange and a shaft having outer toothed projections and a catch portion formed at a lower end of the shaft; and, the lower member including a catch recess at a lower end comprising cylindrical sectors having at least one catch recess interposed therebetween; wherein said catch portion of the upper member is embedded within said catch recess and said outer toothed projections engage said opening of said support member when said upper member and lower member are assembled together.