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US 2013/0156525 A1Published application
Blind fastener
AssigneeEv IP LP
InventorsNeil Frank Gill, Mark Gaskell, Douglas Ramsey Norris, Terry Williams
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AssigneeEv IP LP
InventorsNeil Frank Gill, Mark Gaskell, Douglas Ramsey Norris, Terry Williams
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A blind fastener adapter for a conventional screw-threaded nut and screw comprises a collar and a segmented ring over the collar, the ring and collar having a tapered interface wherein relative axial movement results in a change of diameter of the ring. The adapter further includes a spring adapted to bias the collar and ring into mutual engagement; the collar and ring include means to prevent substantial relative angular movement thereof. The collar is adapted for engagement by a blind side head of the screw in use, and the ring is adapted for blind side engagement of the perimeter of a hole.
A blind fastener adapter for a conventional screw-threaded nut and screw, the adapter comprising a collar and a segmented ring over the collar, the ring and collar having a tapered interface wherein relative axial movement results in a change of diameter of said ring, said adapter further including a spring adapted to bias said collar and ring into mutual engagement, said collar and ring including means to prevent substantial relative angular movement thereof, said collar being adapted for engagement by a blind side head of said screw in use, and said ring being adapted for blind side engagement of the perimeter of a hole.
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