Patent ID: 8033703
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: B60Q,F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastener system for a lamp assembly in a vehicle, the system comprising: a fastener head; a lamp stalk extending in a first direction from the fastener head, wherein the lamp stalk includes a plurality of protruding rings; a vehicle stalk extending in a second direction from the fastener head, wherein the vehicle stalk includes a threaded engagement portion; and wherein the vehicle has a vehicle body defining a vehicle receiving cavity and at least one vehicle ring; and wherein the threaded engagement portion is engaged by the at least one vehicle ring located within the vehicle receiving cavity; and wherein the lamp assembly defines a plurality of annular grooves, wherein the plurality of protruding rings on the lamp stalk engage the annular grooves of the lamp assembly to secure the lamp stalk within the lamp assembly, and wherein the fastener head is configured to facilitate the threaded engagement portion being selectively screwed into and unscrewed from the at least one vehicle ring.