Fastener and fastener assembly having improved vibrational and tightening characteristics
AssigneeDuraforce Holdings, LLC
InventorPierre A. Dionne
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Abstract
A fastener assembly is provided. The fastener assembly includes an insert having a radial circumference. An annulus extends from the insert and defines an annular end distal from the insert. The annulus further defines a radial cutout section along a length thereof for providing a flex point. The annulus is configured for being radially compressed by a blind hole of a working surface upon tightening of a nut. A nut is positioned adjacent the insert on an end distal the annulus, and a threaded bolt extends from the nut and through the annulus, wherein the bolt is configured to be accepted by the blind hole.
Claims18
A fastener assembly comprising:
- a fastener head having a circumference and further defining an elongate threaded shank extending therefrom;
- an annulus in contact with the fastener head and extending from the fastener head and defining an annular end distal from the fastener head, wherein the annulus defines a cutout section along a length thereof for providing a flex point,
- wherein the annulus is configured for being radially compressed by a hole defined in a working surface upon tightening rotation of the fastener head when the annulus has been received within the hole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.