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This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments

This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. The elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners also provides water and gas proof properties, as well as elimination of squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A spring fastener comprising:a head portion having an upper side, and a lower side, the upper side having an engageable hole on which a securing member can engage and pass through; an elastic body disposed at least under the lower side of the head portion; and a body portion extending from the lo

1. A spring fastener comprising:a head portion having an upper side, and a lower side, the upper side having an engageable hole on which a securing member can engage and pass through; an elastic body disposed at least under the lower side of the head portion; and a body portion extending from the lower side of the head portion at a substantially right angle with respect to the head portion, the body portion comprising a front body portion and a back body portion, the front body portion and the back body portion being at least partially in proximity with each other; a front opening on the front body portion and a back opening on the back body portion, each of the openings having a respective opening bottom, a respective opening top, a first opening side and a second opening side; a side body portion on each opening side; a front snapping segment connected to the front body portion in the vicinity of the opening bottom, and having a front free engagement end, the front snapping segment being disposed along the front opening and both sides of said first opening; and vicinity of the opening bottom, and having a back free engagement end, the back snapping segment being disposed along the back opening and both sides of said back opening. 2. A spring fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein the lower side of the head comprises a secondary engagement section.3. A spring fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of the side body portions comprises a tertiary engagement section.4. A spring fastener as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least one of the free engagement end comprises a section selected from anti-sliding section, anti-opening section, and a combination thereof.5. A spring fastener as defined in claim 2, wherein the at least one of the free engagement ends comprises a section selected from anti-sliding section, anti-opening section, and a combination thereof.6. A spring fastener as defined in claim 3, wherein the at least one of the free engagement ends comprises a section selected from anti-sliding section, anti-opening section, and a combination thereof.7. A vehicle comprising a first object and a second object, the first object having a hole, and the second object having a slot, the first and second objects connected with a spring fastener, the spring fastener comprising:a head portion having an upper side, and a lower side, the upper side having an engageable hole on which a securing member can engage and pass through; an elastic body disposed at least under the lower side of the head portion; and a body portion extending from the lower side of the head portion at a substantially right angle with respect to the head portion, the body portion comprising a front body portion and a back body portion, the front body portion and the back body portion being at least partially in proximity with each other; a front opening on the front body portion and a back opening on the back body portion, each of the openings having a respective opening bottom a respective opening top, a first opening side and a second opening side; a side body portion on each opening side; a front snapping segment connected to the front body portion in the vicinity of the opening bottom, and having a front free engagement end, the front snapping segment being disposed along the front opening and both sides of said first opening; and a back snapping segment connected to the back portion in the vicinity of the opening bottom, and having a back free engagement end, the back snapping segment being disposed along the back opening and both sides of said back opening. 8. A vehicle as defined in claim 7, wherein the lower side of the head has a secondary engagement section.9. A vehicle as defined in claim 7, wherein at least one of the side body portions has a tertiary engagement section.10. A vehicle as defined in claim 7, wherein the at least one of the free engagement ends comprises a section selected from anti-sliding section, anti-opening section, and a combination thereof.11. A vehicle as defined in claim 8, wherein the at least one of the free engagement ends comprises a section selected from anti-sliding section, anti-opening section, and a combination thereof.12. A vehicle as defined in claim 9, wherein the at least one of the free engagement ends comprises a section selected from anti-sliding section, anti-opening section, and a combination thereof.13. A spring fastener as defined in claim 2, wherein at least one of the side body portions comprises a tertiary engagement section.14. A spring fastener as defined in claim 8, wherein at least one of the side body portions comprises a tertiary engagement section.