Patent ID: 9194414
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastener for clamping a first component to a second component, the fastener comprising: two resiliently deformable snap-fit members which, in use, are inserted from a first side of the first and second components through two channels in each of the first and second components, each of the resiliently deformable snap-fit members being insertable into a respective one of the two channels, the two channels being formed in each of the first and second components, each of the snap-fit members having an abutment surface which, in said use, on emerging from the respective channel, enters into a snap-fit engagement with an opposing second side of the components to prevent retraction of the respective snap-fit member; and a spring arrangement which, in said use, presses on the first side of the components between the channels on the insertion of the snap-fit members to apply a compressive clamping force across the components between the spring arrangement and the abutment surfaces, wherein the spring arrangement comprises one or ore spring arms configured to press on the first side of the components between the channels.