Illinois Tool Works Inc.
APPARATUS FOR A CAPTURED FASTENER ASSEMBLY WITH EXPANDING GROMMET

Abstract:

A fastener assembly that is configured to securely couple to a component includes a bolt, a limiter, and a grommet. The bold has a head, a shaft, and a medial ridge disposed around a portion of the shaft. The limiter has a brim and a tube, with the tube extending away from the brim. A grommet has a central passage extending through a top section. The top section further includes a central wall and a bottom surface. At least one tab extends from the bottom surface.