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A method and apparatus for joining parts together in spaced relation especially in production assemblies which includes a plurality of carrier elements to be fastened to one part by conventional fastening elements. A plurality of receiver elements are fastened to a second part by being integrally mo

A method and apparatus for joining parts together in spaced relation especially in production assemblies which includes a plurality of carrier elements to be fastened to one part by conventional fastening elements. A plurality of receiver elements are fastened to a second part by being integrally molded to that part or bonded by sonic welding or adhesives or other appropriate fastening means. The carrier elements and the receiver elements are shaped to telescope together and interlock when so telescoped. The parts are prepared independently with similar orientation of the carrier and receiver elements. The final assembly is achieved when the parts are brought together and the elements interlocked in the telescoping relationship.

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A system for joining parts together in spaced relationship such as opposed panels which comprises: (a) a plurality of carrier elements, (b) a plurality of receiver elements, (c) means on said elements to interlock in engagement when said elements are moved axially into a juxtaposed position, (d) a f

A system for joining parts together in spaced relationship such as opposed panels which comprises: (a) a plurality of carrier elements, (b) a plurality of receiver elements, (c) means on said elements to interlock in engagement when said elements are moved axially into a juxtaposed position, (d) a first part fastened to one or more carrier elements by conventional fastening means, (e) a second part fastened to one or more receiver elements by conventional fastening means, (f) said parts being joined together when said carrier element and receiver element are moved together, (g) said carrier elements comprising a hollow cylindrical body portion having a perforate top to receive bolt fasteners and resilient, dependent leg portions, a lateral latch projection on each of said leg portions, and (h) said receiver elements comprising a hollow cylindrical body portion dimensioned to have a sliding fit with said carrier element, and apertures formed in the wall of said receiver elements to receive said latch portions in an interlock engagement when said elements are telescoped together.