Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Fastener feedback feature
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Application No.: US16662909Application Date: 2019-10-24
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Publication No.: US11519446B2Publication Date: 2022-12-06
- Inventor: Scott Liebelt , Jason Zander
- 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: Quarles & Brady LLP
- Main IPC: F16B21/08
- IPC: F16B21/08 ; F16B21/07

Abstract:
A fastener or grommet is configured to securely clamp together one or more components. The fastener includes a body having a longitudinal axis and at least one wall. The body further includes two arms extending from the body on opposite sides at a flexure joint. Each of the arms includes a feedback feature that causes hesitation in the fastener during installation. The feedback feature further comprises an arched profile that extends the entire width of each of the arms.
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