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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2023
Schneider Electric Usa, Inc., Andover, MA (US);
Steven Wayne Dozier, Murfreesboro, TN (US);
Schneider Electric USA, Inc., Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
A fastening assembly for attaching a first structure to a second structure located at least partially behind the first structure can include a clip configured to insert into an opening in the first structure in an axial direction. The clip can be configured to engage the first structure when inserted into the opening of the first structure in the axial direction such that the clip is configured to be axially retained to the first structure, the clip defining a passthrough channel. The assembly can include a fastener configured to insert through the passthrough channel to extend beyond the clip in the axial direction to mate with a mating portion of the second structure. The clip and fastener can be configured such that the clip axially limits a motion of the fastener when the fastener is advanced through the passthrough channel beyond a threshold insertion position to captively retain the fastener and prevent backing out of the fastener.