Mounting device with fastener receiving structure
A mounting device includes a panel portion, and a fastener receiving structure provided within a perimeter of the panel portion. The fastener receiving structure can include a flexure mechanism to enable at least a portion of the fastener receiving structure to flex with insertion of a fastener into the flexure mechanism that attaches the panel portion against an underlying surface.
1 . A mounting device comprising:
a panel portion; and
a fastener receiving structure provided within a perimeter of the panel portion, the fastener receiving structure including a flexure mechanism having an aperture, the flexure mechanism being configured to flex inward with insertion of a fastener into the aperture of the flexure mechanism until when the flexure mechanism flexes inward beyond a threshold; and
wherein the flexure mechanism includes a failure rib that snaps when the flexure mechanism flexes inward beyond the threshold.
2 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the failure rib is configured to provide at least one of an audible or tactile feedback when it fails.
3 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the flexure mechanism is configured to travel inward with one or more flexure arms with insertion of the fastener.
4 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the aperture of the flexure mechanism is defined at least in part by metal.
5 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the fastener receiving structure is separately formed from the panel portion.
6 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the flexure mechanism includes displaceable arms that are configured to extend inwards with insertion of the fastener.
7 . The mounting device of claim 6 , wherein the arms of the flexure mechanism are arced.
8 . The mounting device of claim 6 , wherein the arms of the flexure mechanism forms a corkscrew shape.
9 . The mounting device of claim 6 , wherein the arms of the flexure mechanism are U-shaped.