Indicators and assemblies thereof
AssigneeLisi Aerospace Canada Corp.
InventorFarrell CAMPBELL
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Abstract
An indicator and a fastener and indicator assembly have an inwardly extending engagement portion on the indicator for engaging a complementary portion on the fastener. The fastener may include an annular groove and the indicator may include a complementary annular rim for extending into the annular groove of the fastener. A portion or all of the indicator may be resiliently flexible, and configured so that part or all of the indicator is stretched when in place on the fastener. Examples of fasteners may include nuts and/or bolts.
Claims20
An indicator comprising:
- a body extending along an axis, and including an intermediate portion defining a bore having a bore surface, wherein the bore surface includes a plurality of surface portions configured to substantially conform to a complementary surface on an external portion of a fastener;
- a base portion at a first end of the body and extending partially around a perimeter of the first end of the body and including an indicator portion;
- and
- characterized in that it comprises a resiliently flexible engagement portion at a second end of the body opposite the first end and having a portion extending inward relative to an outer surface of the body.
A kit for containing a plurality of indicators, the kit comprising:
- a container;
- and
- a plurality of indicators wherein at least one indicator is configured to be usable on a particular fastener configuration, the at least one indicator having a body extending along an axis, and including an intermediate portion defining a bore having a bore surface, wherein the bore surface includes a plurality of surface portions configured to substantially conform to a complementary surface on an external portion of a fastener;
- a base portion at a first end of the body and extending partially around a perimeter of the first end of the body and including an indicator portion;
- and characterized in that it comprises
- a resiliently flexible engagement portion at a second end of the body opposite the first end and having a portion extending inward relative to an outer surface of the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.