Limited clearance fastener device, and an aircraft wheel fitted with such a device
AssigneeSafran Landing Systems
InventorPierre PIZANA
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Abstract
The invention provides a fastener device comprising a bolt for passing through two adjacent elements. The device comprises an expandable bushing in which the bolt extends, and at least one expander part partially engaged in the expandable bushing in order to cause said bushing to expand radially while tightening the bolt.
Claims18
A fastener device (1, 1′) comprising a bolt (6, 6′) for passing through two adjacent elements (2, 3, 3′), the device (1, 1′) being characterized in that it comprises an expandable bushing (4, 4′) in which the bolt (6, 6′) extends, and at least one expander part (5) that is partially engaged in the expandable bushing (4, 4′) and that has the bolt passing therethrough with a portion bearing axially against the expander part in order to cause said bushing to expand radially while tightening the bolt.
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