Inventors:
Gerard E. Attanasio - Middlebury CT, US
Assignee:
Pilgrim Screw Corporation - Providence RI
International Classification:
F16B 35/04
F16B 37/04
Abstract:
A captive structural fastener includes an integral hold-out feature. The fastener includes a stud assembly including a stud, a retaining ring including two oppositely disposed tabs protruding toward the center of the retaining ring, a first sleeve that is mainly engageable with a second sleeve, the second sleeve including an inwardly disposed channel for receiving the retaining ring; and a receptacle assembly, the receptacle assembly including a bracket constructed and arranged to be secured to a panel, an internally threaded nut, a retaining clamp for securing the nut in the bracket, and a grommet assembly having a bore for receiving the stud therethrough.