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US 2012/0009033 A1Published application
Releasable Thread Chaser
AssigneeChase 'Em Back Tools LLC
InventorsJim Whaley, Wesley C. Keys
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Abstract
A pivoting split thread chasing die with fastener is disclosed. In one example, the fastener can include a retainer that captures the fastener within one half of the thread chasing die. The thread chasing die may make it easier for a user to refurbish threads of large bolts and studs.
Claims20
A thread chaser, comprising:
- a first die half;
- a second die half, the second die half coupled to the first die half, the first and second die halves forming a hex shaped periphery of the thread chaser when in a closed position;
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- a fastener that passes at least partially through the first and second die halves, the fastener including a fastener retainer, the fastener and the fastener retainer positioned within the hex shaped periphery when the thread chaser is in the closed position.
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A thread chaser, comprising:
- a first die half including a first fastener accepting bore and internal threads;
- a second die half including a second fastener accepting bore and a counter bore, the second fastener accepting bore and the counter bore having a common centerline;
- a hinge pin coupling the first die half and the second die half;
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- a fastener including external threads fit to the internal threads and a sliding fastener retainer, the fastener coupling the first die half to the second die half.
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A thread chaser, comprising:
- a first die half including a first fastener accepting bore and internal threads;
- a second die half including a second fastener accepting bore and a counter bore,
- the second fastener accepting bore and the counter bore having a common centerline;
- a hinge pin coupling the first die half and the second die half;
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- a fastener including external threads fit to the internal threads and a fastener retainer, the fastener positioned at least partially within the second die half, the fastener retainer compressed between the fastener and the second fastener accepting bore.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.