Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Blind assembly fastener system
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Application No.: US17237678Application Date: 2021-04-22
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Publication No.: US11519442B2Publication Date: 2022-12-06
- Inventor: Mark O. Lepper
- Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Applicant Address: US IL Glenview
- Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Current Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Glenview
- Agency: McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.
- Main IPC: B60R13/02
- IPC: B60R13/02 ; F16B19/10 ; B21J15/04 ; F16B5/06 ; F16B21/08

Abstract:
Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first panel to a second panel via a fastening system. The fastening system comprises fastener and a doghouse structure. The fastener includes a head assembly coupled to a collar. The collar is configured to pass through and to retain the second panel via an opening formed in the second panel. The doghouse structure defines a chamber that is configured to receive and secure the head assembly. The doghouse structure is positioned on the first panel and is configured to pass at least partially through the opening.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210348635A1 Blind Assembly Fastener System Public/Granted day:2021-11-11
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