View source for 18510255. Fasteners and Geometry for Casting Attachment simplified abstract (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.)

=Fasteners and Geometry for Casting Attachment=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.|ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.]]


[[Category:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Mark Beyer of Troy MI (US)|Mark Beyer of Troy MI (US)]][[Category:Mark Beyer of Troy MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Chad M. Clark of Stamping Ground KY (US)|Chad M. Clark of Stamping Ground KY (US)]][[Category:Chad M. Clark of Stamping Ground KY (US)]]

==Fasteners and Geometry for Casting Attachment - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18510255 titled 'Fasteners and Geometry for Casting Attachment

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application abstract describes a retainer designed to couple a first component to a second component with a rib using a male fastener. The retainer includes a body portion, tabs, and retention clips to secure the rib within a cavity.

* The retainer is designed to connect two components together using a male fastener and a rib on the second component.
* The body portion of the retainer contains a female fastener to receive the male fastener.
* Tabs and retention clips work together to create a cavity that securely holds the rib in place.
* The retention clips are arranged to engage and retain the rib within the cavity.
* In some cases, the retainer is a stamped retainer clip.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in this patent application could be used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics for securely fastening components together.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of securely coupling two components together, especially when one component has a rib that needs to be held in place.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved stability and strength in connecting components, easy installation and removal, and potential cost savings in manufacturing processes.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications of this technology include automotive assembly, aircraft manufacturing, building construction, and electronic device assembly.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional fastening methods such as screws, bolts, and nuts used to connect components together.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Disclosed is a retainer to couple a first component to a second component having a rib via a male fastener. The retainer includes a body portion, one or more tabs coupled to the body portion; and retention clips resiliently coupled to the body portion. The body portion includes or defines a female fastener to receive the male fastener. The one or more tabs and at least one of the plurality of retention clips cooperate to define a cavity to receive the rib. The plurality of retention clips is arranged to engage and retain the rib within the cavity. In some examples, the retainer is a stamped retainer clip.



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