Inventors:
Stanley E. Wojciechowski - Canton MI
Assignee:
FabriSteel Products, Inc. - Taylor MI
International Classification:
B23P 1100
US Classification:
294321, 29509, 411107, 411180
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a non-piercing, non-shearing fastener, die button, fastener and panel assembly and method for installing the fastener. The fastener has a head with a barrel, the barrel defines a cavity or pocket. The barrel cavity receives a portion of the panel and panel is forced around the outer barrel wall to wrap panel material around the barrel to lock the fastener into the panel. The barrel also includes anti-rotation formations.