F16B21/065

CLIP AND VEHICLE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEVICE
20210394696 · 2021-12-23 · ·

In a clip, a lock pin has a pair of locking portions and a pair of pinching portions. The locking portions are arranged so as to face each other in an opposing direction orthogonal to an insertion direction to the lock pin hole, each engage with the clip body to lock the lock pin to the clip body, and elastically deform toward a side that brings the locking portions close to each other to release engagement. The pinching portions extend toward an opening side of the lock pin hole and toward the side that brings the locking portions close to each other, are arranged so as to be offset from each other in an offset direction orthogonal to the insertion direction and the opposing direction, and are pinched by a tool from outside in the opposing direction so as to become close to each other together with the locking portions.

Fastener and Coupling for Connecting a Circuit Board to a Mount
20210392769 · 2021-12-16 ·

A coupling for connecting a circuit board to a mount with a fastener. The mount may be connected to a component. The fastener includes a first snap-fit connection formation for establishing a snap-fit connection with a second snap-fit connection formation provided on the mount. When connected, the fastener clamps the circuit board against the mount. The fastener further includes a first engagement formation configured to engage with a second engagement formation on the mount for bracing the snap-fit connection.

LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONNECTING ELEMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ASSEMBLY
20210381539 · 2021-12-09 ·

Provided is a length-adjustable assembly and method including a connecting element for connecting the assembly to a component so that the connection can be subjected to tensile loads and compressive loads, the connecting element being plugged along the longitudinal axis onto an axial end section with respect to the longitudinal axis of the assembly. The connecting element includes a latching arm elastically bendable outwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis in a mounting configuration of the connecting element for plugging the connecting element onto the end portion, wherein the latching arm includes a latching element, wherein the latching element to positively cooperate with a mating latching element of the end portion, the mating latching element of complementary shape to the latching element, in an operating configuration of the connecting element fitted onto the end portion along the longitudinal axis.

VEHICLE GRILLE ASSEMBLY
20210380058 · 2021-12-09 ·

A grille assembly for a vehicle includes a vehicle grille having an opening with at least a pair of opposed edges, and at least one tab extending along at least one edge of the pair of opposed edges. The at least one tab has a base portion, an end portion, and two opposed faces extending between the base portion and end portion. The at least one tab is tapered such that a cross-sectional area of the tab taken along a plane extending perpendicular to either face of the opposed faces of the tab decreases in a direction extending from the base portion toward the end portion.

Attachment System for Enclosure Cover
20210372446 · 2021-12-02 ·

An attachment system to secure an enclosure cover over an enclosure opening is provided. The attachment system includes an outer insert, an anchor block, and a locking body. The outer insert extends through the enclosure cover and includes an anchor portion that extends at least partly to an inner side of the enclosure. The anchor block, which includes one or more flexible arms that are configured to engage an interior structure of the enclosure, can be secured to the anchor portion of the outer insert. The locking body can be rotatably secured relative to the anchor block and can be rotated from an outer side of the enclosure cover between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation.

FIXING FRAME
20220186764 · 2022-06-16 ·

A fixing frame includes a base body and a turntable mechanism. The base body includes an annular wall, an accommodation structure and a push button. The accommodation structure has a first opening, a second opening and a third opening. The push button includes a pin, a pressing post, a positioning post, a retaining plate and a spring. The pin is penetrated through the first opening. The pressing post is penetrated through the second opening. The positioning post is penetrated through the third opening. The turntable mechanism includes plural fourth openings. When the pressing post is not depressed, the pin is inserted into one of the plural fourth opening, so that the turntable mechanism is fixed on the base body. After the pressing post is depressed and the pin is detached from the fourth opening, the turntable mechanism is rotatable relative to the base body.

Dispenser unit for liquid products
11357362 · 2022-06-14 ·

A dispenser unit has a bottle suitable for containing a liquid product, a dispenser and a fixing system with a first plate suitable for being fixed to a wall, a second plate suitable for being fixed to the bottle in a recessed seat of the bottle and coupled with the first plate, and a key suitable for uncoupling the first plate from the second plate.

Clamp having a lock and a release resisting key
11739776 · 2023-08-29 · ·

A clamp includes a lock and a key. The lock defines a first longitudinal axis, and the key defines a second longitudinal axis. The lock has a clamping body portion, a pair of opposing snap lock arms, and an annular shaped receptacle. Each snap lock arm has a mounting end integrally joined to the clamping body portion. Each snap lock arm is flexible about its mounting end. The annular shaped receptacle is defined by the pair of opposing snap lock arms, being disposed between the pair of opposing snap lock arms adjacent to the mounting ends. The key includes a wedge body portion and a deformable elastic annular head portion. The annular head portion releasably retains the key in the lock. The annular head portion sized to engageably cooperate with the annular shaped receptacle to provide the releasable retention.

Vehicle grille assembly

A grille assembly for a vehicle includes a vehicle grille having an opening with at least a pair of opposed edges, and at least one tab extending along at least one edge of the pair of opposed edges. The at least one tab has a base portion, an end portion, and two opposed faces extending between the base portion and end portion. The at least one tab is tapered such that a cross-sectional area of the tab taken along a plane extending perpendicular to either face of the opposed faces of the tab decreases in a direction extending from the base portion toward the end portion.