Self-locking lock nut
OwnerBenjamin Copitoinventor
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Abstract
A self-locking lock nut assembly comprising working nut part (9) possessing a split annular sleeve extension upon which is mounted by springing locking part (10), which utilizes only the energy of vibration to translate counter-clockwise rotation of locking nut part (10) in a disengaging mode into a radial grip onto threaded bolt (6) through the split annular sleeve of working nut part (9) to prevent loosening counter-clockwise rotation of working nut part (9). The self-locking lock nut assembly possesses the capacity for a dynamic locking response to all modalities, directions and intensities of vibrational input to the degree required and proportional to the energy of vibration.
Claims4
A self-locking lock nut assembly comprising:
- a. a working nut part with a split annular sleeve extension on one side, said split annular sleeve extension bearing a plurality of external intersections of plane tapered surfaces concentric about and extending along the long axes of a bolt and said working nut part, said plurality of concentric, external, intersections of plane tapered surfaces being complementary to
- b. a plurality of internal intersections of plane tapered surfaces of a locking nut part concentric about and extending along the long axes of said bolt and said locking nut part, enabling factory mounting of said locking nut part by springing on said split annular sleeve extension of said working nut part, thereby joining both parts while enabling independent rotation;
- whereby preceding counter-clockwise rotation of said locking nut part, in dynamic response to vibrational energy, induces planar compression upon said split annular sleeve extension, arresting the loosening counter-clockwise rotation of said working nut part.
A self-locking lock nut assembly comprising:
- a. a working nut part with a split annular sleeve extension on one side, upon which extension is factory mounted by springing
- b. a locking nut part, wherein said split annular sleeve extension, processing the same internal threading and pitch as said working nut part, also possesses an external, concentrically ridges annular surface which, in cross-section, represents a plurality of intersecting plane tapered surfaces, a horizontal plane surface, and a vertical plane surface, said plurality of intersecting plane tapered surfaces being concentric about and extending along the longitudinal axes of a bolt and said working nut part, a plurality of said concentric plane tapered surface intersections being rounded to enhance spring mounting of said locking nut part.
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