Abstract: A fastener arrangement with a fastener designed for fastening to a substrate by means of an adhesive agent, and with an object having an object mount, whereby the object mount can be fixed to the fastener fastened to the substrate. The fastener has a reinforcement part composed of a metallic material, the side wall elements of which are mounted between a retaining ring and edge segments of a holder. The side wall elements of the reinforcement part are designed for fixing the object mount. The fastener has a press-on element bounding an adhesive reservoir, wherein adhesive agent can be guided out of the adhesive reservoir through openings in the reinforcement part and in the holder by a displacement of the press-on element in the axial direction, such that the adhesive agent fixes the fastener to the substrate.

Abstract: A replacement insert for the repair of a joint connecting a wind turbine blade to a rotor hub of a wind turbine is disclosed. The replacement insert includes a bushing having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an internal passageway. The replacement insert further includes a cover around at least a portion of the outer surface of the bushing. The replacement insert may have a non-circular cross-sectional profile. The cover defines an outer surface, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the outer surface of the cover. The protrusions are configured to operate as spacers when the replacement insert is positioned in a bushing cavity in the wind turbine blade to define a gap between the replacement insert and the walls of the bushing cavity.

Abstract: A vibration-reducing apparatus for an assembly comprising a first member including a latch and a second member including a striker may include a threaded post having arm members extending outwardly therefrom, the threaded post being rotatably advanceable in discrete increments in a threaded opening extending through the first member such that, in a closed position of the first and second members, a distal portion of the threaded post extending through the first member contacts the second member upon rotational advancement of the threaded post in the threaded opening; and a locking region arranged to interact with at least a portion of the arm members, the rotational advancement of the threaded post in the threaded opening and contact with the second member reducing an engagement distance between the latch and the striker with the first and second members in the closed position, and attenuating vibrations between the latch and the striker.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to securely couple to one or more components. The fastener assembly includes a retaining clip, and a fluid-tight housing coupled to the retaining clip. The fluid-tight housing is configured to provide fluid-tight interfaces with the retaining clip and the one or more components. The fluid tight housing includes an outer cap and an outwardly-flared skirt extending from the outer cap. The fluid-tight housing further includes couplers extending downwardly from the fluid-tight housing on opposite sides of the fluid-tight housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an embed pan suitable for use with railing embed plates. Railing embed plates are commonly attached by bolts to balcony decks as supports for balcony railings. The disclosed embed pan provides a watertight seal around railing embed plate.

Abstract: A cap assembly for enclosing a metallic fastener which extends through a structure. The assembly includes a housing having an inner wall and an outer wall which extends about and is spaced apart from the inner wall defining a space positioned between the inner wall and outer wall. The assembly further includes a plunger member with a side wall portion secured to an end wall portion. The side wall portion of the plunger member has a thickness dimension smaller than a distance between the inner wall and the outer wall to position the sidewall portion of the plunger member within the space. With the side wall portion positioned within the space, the end wall portion is positioned in alignment with the inner wall and with an opening defined by and through the inner wall.

Abstract: Provided are methods of attaching parts using slot cases and assemblies comprising these slot cases. A slot case is inserted into a slot or slid on a tab of a first part prior to attaching it to a second part. The first part may have pores that are partially open at the surface of the slot or tab. These pores may receive adhesive while attaching the two parts. The adhesive volume going into these partially open pores may vary among different first parts. To ensure that enough adhesive is supplied between the slot case and first part, the adhesive is introduced in between these components before attaching the second part and while the slot case and first part are more accessible. The adhesive may be supplied through the bottom of the slot case and continue until the adhesive appears at the top edges of the slot case.

Abstract: In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatus for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing. Typical building applications include roof penetrations and wall penetrations for cases such as roof vents, structural attachment, conduit or pipe penetrations, or electrical mounts to name a few.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a method for securing a threaded fastener in a threaded hole includes directly applying a locking compound to at least a portion of threads to be mated on either the threaded fastener or the threaded hole. The locking compound includes a substantially pure, non-chromated aluminum pigmented compound suspended in a water-based inorganic binder with temperature resistance in excess of 900 degrees Fahrenheit (about 482 degrees Celsius). The threaded fastener is threaded into the threaded hole after applying the locking compound on the threads to be mated.

Abstract: A penetrated floating nut includes: a first retaining member including a cylindrical first cylindrical section and a first flange section provided at one end portion of the first cylindrical section; a second retaining member including a cylindrical second cylindrical section and a second flange section provided at one end portion of the second cylindrical section, the second cylindrical section being joined to the first cylindrical section of the first retaining member; and a nut housed in the first cylindrical section of the first retaining member with a gap therebetween and including a third flange section at one end portion of the nut and further including rotation stopping means between the nut and the first cylindrical section of the first retaining member, the third flange section being housed in the second cylindrical section of the second retaining member with a gap therebetween and being capable of contacting an end surface of the first cylindrical section of the first retaining member.

Abstract: A coating composition adapted for application on a fastener, the coating composition composed of a binder component composed of a polymeric resin present in the composition at a concentration between 1.0% and 15.0% by total composition weight, wherein the binder component is composed of at least one of a solvent dispersible compound; a reactive cross-linking component present in the composition in an amount between 1.0% and 80.0%; at least one curing agent; optionally at least one expansion agent, wherein at least one of the curing agent or the reactive cross-linking component are physically and reactively isolated from other components of the composition.

Abstract: An assembly includes a threaded hole, a threaded fastener, and a locking compound. The threaded fastener is positioned in the threaded hole with a portion of fastener threads mated with a corresponding portion of hole threads. The locking compound is between the mated fastener threads and hole threads. The locking compound includes an aluminum pigmented compound suspended in a water-based inorganic binder.

Abstract: A drill bit assembly has a bit head and a pin body. The bit head comprises a cutting end, an opposite connecting end with an engagement section, and a feature facing the connecting end. The pin body comprises a tubular body with an axial bore therethrough, a connecting end with an engagement section and a feature facing the connecting end. The drill bit assembly is manufactured by positioning the pin body connecting end with the bit head connecting end such that the pin body and bit head engagement sections overlap with a gap therebetween, and the pin body and bit head features are aligned; injecting a thermoplastic or other connecting material in liquid form between the bit head and pin body engagement sections and into the gap; and solidifying the thermoplastic or other connecting material such that the bit head and pin body are mechanically coupled together at their connecting ends and their features are securely aligned.

Abstract: A functional element of metal having a flange of larger diameter from an attachment surface and a centering section arranged inside the attachment surface and extending away from the flange, characterized in that an adhesive is arranged around the cylindrical section and adjacent to the attachment surface.

Abstract: A functional element of metal having a flange of larger diameter from an attachment surface and a centering section arranged inside the attachment surface and extending away from the flange, characterized in that an adhesive is arranged around the cylindrical section and adjacent to the attachment surface.

Abstract: A connection insert includes a central adhesive supply channel and outlets which are perpendicular to the channel. The connection insert consists of a plurality of parts, and comprises an inner part provided with the adhesive supply channel and an outer sleeve that can be at least partially inserted into a borehole of a component.

Abstract: A wall anchor insert, and an installation tool and method to allow for the installation of a wall anchor flush to wall surface. The materials are a polymeric insert, and a moisturing curing adhesive resin. The installation tool facilitates the installation of anchor, including the required resin coating, and insures that anchor is flush. At such time that redecorating is done, there will be no unsightly anchor to remove or wall damage to repair. The anchor is left in place with only one small screw hole to spackle.

Abstract: A dry-to-the-touch moisture curing composition useful as a sealant and adhesive which includes a reactive modified methylene diisocyanate polymer component having isocyanate functionality of about 8% to about 18% by weight of the polymer.

Abstract: A fastener may include a shaft and a head. The shaft may have first and second opposing ends and a first surface having a first diameter. The head may be attached to the first opposing end of the shaft. The head may have a second surface comprising a second diameter which is larger than the first diameter. The head may have a third surface extending between the second surface and the first surface. The third surface may be defined by a relief slot extending from the second surface to at least one of near and to the first surface. The relief slot may be for providing a relief path to reduce pressure during installation, using a viscous compound, of the fastener to a member.

Abstract: A connection insert includes a central adhesive supply channel and outlets which are perpendicular to the channel. The connection insert consists of a plurality of parts, and comprises an inner part provided with the adhesive supply channel and an outer sleeve that can be at least partially inserted into a borehole of a component.

Abstract: A fastening element for mineral constructional components has a shaft (12) provided with a tapping thread (14) extending, at least regionwise, along the shaft (12), and a coating (21) that covers the shaft (12) likewise at least regionwise and that is formed of a polar thermoplast.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism is provided for securing an article to a wall. The mounting mechanism can include an insertion member, a base member, and a tab member. The insertion member has at least one hub formed thereon. The base member has a flange and at least one arm depending from the flange. The flange defines an insertion hole, and the at least one arm includes a guide. When the insertion member is provided in the insertion hole, the guide receives the at least one hub. The guide directs movement of the insertion member relative to the base member. The insertion member and the base member include a ratchet mechanism for maintaining the position of the insertion member relative to the base member. The ratchet mechanism can include a pawl formed on the at least one hub and at least one indentation provided on the guide. The pawl can interact with the at least one indentation. The tab member can be removably coupled to the insertion member.

Abstract: A packaging method for assembling a screw to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes the steps of: providing a screw having a head, a threaded shank, and a ferrule enclosing the threaded shank; mounting a stop ring on the threaded shank to maintain a predetermined height from top of the head to bottom of the ferrule; using a tool to fetch the screw and align the threaded shank with one through hole provided on the PCB; releasing the screw from the tool for a flange of the ferrule to extend into the through hole on the PCB; heating to melt a solder layer atop of the PCB, so that the ferrule is fixedly held to the PCB when the molten solder layer is cooled and hardened again; and removing the stop ring so that the threaded shank is retracted into the ferrule.

Abstract: A universal connector apparatus for securing a male-threaded utility handle end into a female receptacle of a tool assembly comprising a tool, comprising: a substantially-circular friction ring; a substantially-circular thread neck attached at a leading end thereof to, and centrally-aligned with, a trailing end of the friction ring; and a substantially-circular threaded-end aperture running centrally through the friction ring and thread neck combination.

Abstract: A fastener coupler includes a first securing member configured to receive and retain a first fastener within a first inner cavity, wherein at least one passage is formed through the first securing member, and a setting indication material within at least a portion of the first inner cavity. The setting indication material is configured to extrude through the first passage when the first fastener is urged into the setting indication material in order to indicate that the first fastener is properly secured to the first securing member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching parts. A composite male fastening component is placed through at least a first part and a second part. The composite male fastener component preferably has a threaded portion. A composite female fastener component is positioned adjacent to and surrounding the threaded portion of the male fastener component. A portion of the composite female fastener component is caused to flow around and form into the threaded portion of the composite male fastener component. The portion of the composite female fastener component that flowed around and formed into the threaded portion of the composite male fastener component is re-solidified and re-consolidated such that the composite female fastener component is securely attached to the composite male fastener component thereby joining the mating parts.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for the application of a composition curable by irradiation to a fastener (2) having: a conveyor (3) for conveying fasteners to an application station (5); an application station (10) comprising an applicator from which the composition is dispensed. The conveyor rotates the fasteners past the applicator for application of composition. The same or another conveyor (8) conveys the fasteners to an irradiation station (10) and rotates the fasteners for irradiation thereof. The irradiation station irradiates and thus cures the composition applied to each fastener.

Abstract: A fastener assembly including a retention and alignment element used in combination with a first component having a cylindrical wall defining a bore and a second component having an elongated shaft for insertion into the bore of the first component. The retention and alignment element comprises a plurality of elongated polymeric protuberances, each having (i) a base fixed to the cylindrical wall of the first component, (ii) a height sufficient so that together the free ends of the protuberances define a passageway that creates an interference fit with the shaft of the second component, and (iii) a length sufficient to maintain the shaft of the second component generally collinear with the axis of the bore of the first component.

Abstract: A fastening device such as a rivet collar that includes a retention element is disclosed. The retention element enhances the retention of a fastener within the fastening device by frictionally engaging the fastener. The retention element comprises a heat resistant base polymer, such as a reactive hot melt, an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, or a polyethylene polymer blend, that does not melt or become tacky even at high temperatures, and therefore has high stability even under extreme storage conditions. Also disclosed is a method of forming such retention element on a fastening device.

Abstract: A composition for use as a self-locking agent is provided which comprises an aqueous dispersion of the following ingredients dissolved and dispersed in water: (a) a polyamide powder insoluble or slightly soluble in water, (b) an isocyanate compound, (c) a surfactant and (d) a water-soluble polyamide. The composition permits a polyamide resin layer of a smooth surface to be formed on a screw surface of a to-be-coated member. With use of the composition, it is possible to prevent slippage and sagging of the resin layer coated on the screw surface and improve the precision in resin coating processing.

Abstract: A sprue dowel has a radially projecting embeddable portion (12) and an attachment portion (21) formed as a hollow cylindrical shaft (24) provided with a plurality of spaced from each other, furrowed retaining projections (26, 27) formed on an outer circumference of the shaft and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis (25) of the sprue dowel (11).

Abstract: A molded product includes a receiving member in a body. A coupling component such as a female screw component is embedded in the receiving member. A connecting piece is formed continuous to the body and the receiving member based on integral molding. The connecting piece extends to the receiving member from the body inside a bore formed in the body. The connecting piece may form a single flat plate in the molded product, so that a general cutting device can be utilized to cut through the connecting piece in a facilitated manner. The receiving member can be removed from the body without any difficulty. The receiving member can be separated from the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screw comprising a head and a threaded shank, wherein the shank is covered with a coating at least 60% of the length thereof from the end, the coating includes microcapsules that contain a viscous fluid with an appropriate level of viscosity. Shavings, including powdered shavings due to friction and exfoliations that may be generated during the screwing process, will be held, so that they will not fall, at the surface of the shank by the viscous fluid coming out of the microcapsules.

Abstract: A fastener adapted for anchoring into a masonry structure, such as a concrete block, employs an epoxy resin system so that the fastener is both mechanically engaged and bonded to the structure. In one preferred configuration, the bead is composed of a hardener, a resin and a nylon powder and has a cardioid-shaped configuration which subtends substantially 360° around the shank at an intermediate position of a threaded portion of the fastener. Various configurations are disclosed, including a fastener wherein adhesive in microencapsulated form is also applied to a lower intermediate portion. In addition, wings may extend from the shank.

Abstract: An insert part (1) for insertion in an opening in a wall has a neck (7) to pass through the opening and a flange (4) arranged on the neck (7) and comprising a depression (5) on the under side facing the neck (7). The depression (5) is bounded on the outside by an elevated circumferential edge and contains a body (17) of adhesive capable of being brought into a flowable state by heating. To secure the insert part in the opening of the wall, catches (8) are attached to the neck (7). The body (17) is of such size that it is completely accommodated by the depression (5), and the insert part (1) is of such conformation that, in the installation position in which it is secured by the catches (8) in the opening of the wall, the circumferential edge (6) of the flange (4) is firmly pressed into contact with the wall.

Abstract: A yielding rock bolt arranged to be inserted into a hole in a rock surface. The rock bolt comprises a shaft having a widened portion adjacent a first end thereof, arranged, in use, adjacent an inner end of the hole. The rock bolt also includes an anchor member arranged to be secured within the hole in the rock surface. A longitudinal bore is provided in the anchor member to receive a second end of the shaft, the longitudinal bore being of a diameter slightly less than that of the widened portion of the shaft. A rock face engaging means is provided adjacent a second end of the shaft to secure the second end of the shaft adjacent the rock face. Movement of the rock face causes the widened portion of the shaft to be pulled through the longitudinal bore in the anchor member.

Abstract: A fastening device, which will facilitate the assembly of associated parts or manufactured articles, and electromagnetic energy absorptive component for absorbing electromagnetic waves and converting wave energy to heat; an expansive component, which expands upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material; matrix material, which will become adhesively active and effect the adherence of the associated parts upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material, and a stiffening component.

Abstract: A nut assembly is disclosed that will ensure that the shank of a bolt that features a measurable grip length will pass through the contact plane of adjoining members. The nut assembly also allows the desired compressive force in the adjoining members to be attained by using a telescopic feature of the nut to allocate additional thread action for the bolt, enabling the bolt to be drawn into the nut further than what would be allowed by a standard nut. The adaptability of the nut assembly can eliminate the need for washers or shims to adjust the shank penetration of the bolt. The nut assembly is useful for application in which the specified thread length and the grip length of the bolt is incompatable with the abutment thickness of the adjoining members.

Abstract: A sealable fastener for insertion into an fastener opening in a receiving structure includes a fastener shank with a shank first end having a shank first end wall and a shank second end having a shank second end wall, a shank side wall extending between the shank first end wall and the shank second end wall and a circumferential channel recessed into the shank side wall; and a sealant delivery groove in the shank side wall having a delivery groove entry port in the shank second end and extending to a delivery groove exit port opening into the circumferential channel; so that a flowable sealant placed in the fastener opening is drivable into the sealant delivery groove and around the circumferential channel as the fastener shank is inserted into the fastener opening, creating a circumferential seal between the fastener shank and the receiving structure fastener opening.

Abstract: A Spring fastener with critical configuration of the barbs, which allow the extraction of the fastener without destruction of the slot and/or the fastener. This critical configuration of the barbs allows spring fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of spring fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the spring fasteners and the parts. Assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of such spring fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies may be made.

Abstract: A multi-part, self-drilling, self-tapping fastener with on board, internal chambered adhesive for, permanently connecting a plurality of parts at an overlaid joint thereof having access from one side. The fastener, that drills its own hole through the joint and taps its own threads for mechanically connecting the parts and subsequently extrudes the adhesive under pressure for optimized joint adhesive infiltration and bonding area for maximizing joint strength. The mechanical fastener holds the parts together eliminating the requirement for holding with auxiliary fixtures allowing the parts to be finished and painted during adhesive cure.

Abstract: A connection, and a method of forming a connection, that adhesively fixes and bonds a fastening element or anchor in bore hole, particularly in a soft substrate or substrate with an interior cavity or void where the anchor is to be set in vertical wall or set upwardly into a ceiling. To make the connection, an accessory is used that has the form of a sleeve having a closed or partially blocked insertion end and an open anchor receiving end and apertures running along its length. The accessory helps to ensure that the anchor is surrounded with mortar or adhesive, and the mortar or adhesive contacts the wall of the bore. The cylindrical wall of the sleeve has apertures along its length. The sleeve can be formed with larger apertures formed near the anchor receiving end of the sleeve and smaller apertures formed near the insertion end of the sleeve. The sleeve is formed by inserting an open-ended cylindrical mesh tube into a frame that holds the tube along its length at a select location.

Abstract: An arrangement for feeding soldering material into a space between a bolt and rock includes a sleeve-like nozzle which can be pushed tightly against a feed chamber on the rock bolt so that a feed hole in the feed chamber is connected to the inner space of the nozzle. The arrangement further includes a device for placing the nozzle around the feed chamber so that soldering material can be fed from the inner space of the nozzle into the drill hole.

Abstract: Two-piece fastener assembly for securing thermoplastic roof membranes to an underlying roof deck having: a batten bar coated with a thermoplastic coating on its top surface; a plurality of openings in the batten bar; and fasteners positioned in the plurality of openings for securing the batten bar and one thermoplastic roof membrane to the underlying roof deck.

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical washer having two arch-shaped channels 7, on a face on the bore hole side of the washer, wherein said channels connect an opening 2 with a through passage 3. The opening 2 is configured for the passage of an anchor rod and the through passage 3 is configured for filling a mortar mass into the bore hole. The channels 7 open relative to the bore hole and include a substantially semi-circular cross-section to assure the high tensile strength of the washer.

Abstract: A fastening device, which will facilitate the assembly of associated parts or manufactured articles, and electromagnetic energy absorptive component for absorbing electromagnetic waves and converting wave energy to heat; an expansive component, which expands upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material; matrix material, which will become adhesively active and effect the adherence of the associated parts upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material, and a stiffening component.

Abstract: A sealable fastener for insertion into an fastener opening in a receiving structure includes a fastener shank including a shank first end having a shank first end wall and a shank second end having a shank second end wall, a shank side wall extending between the shank first end wall and the shank second end wall and a circumferential channel recessed into the shank side wall; and a sealant delivery passageway having a delivery passageway entry port in the shank second end and extending to a delivery passageway exit port opening into the circumferential channel; so that a flowable sealant placed in the fastener opening is drivable into the delivery passageway entry port as the fastener shank is inserted into the fastener opening, so that the sealant flows through the sealant delivery passageway and exits through the delivery passageway exit port and flows into and around the circumferential channel, creating a circumferential seal between the fastener shank and the fastener opening in the receiving structure.

Abstract: A sealable fastener for insertion into a fastener opening bore in a receiving structure includes a fastener shank including a shank first end having a shank first end wall and a shank second end having a shank second end wall, a shank side wall extend between the shank first end wall and the shank second end wall and a circumferential channel recessed into the shank side wall; and a sealant delivery passageway having a passageway entry port in the shank first end and extending to a passageway exit port opening into the circumferential channel; so that a flowable sealant injected into the passageway entry port flows through the sealant delivery passageway and exits through the passageway exit port and flows into and around the circumferential channel, creating a circumferential seal between the fastener shank and the fastener opening in the receiving structure.

Abstract: A fastening device, which will facilitate the assembly of associated parts or manufactured articles, and electromagnetically absorptive component for absorbing electromagnetic waves and converting wave energy to heat; an expansive component, which expands upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material; matrix material, which will become adhesively active and effect the adherence of the associated parts upon exposure to heat emanating from the target material, and a stiffening component.

Abstract: A wall cladding anchorage has a rod with ends loosely enveloped by fabric sleeves. The wall is drilled to receive one end and the cladding is drilled, or otherwise formed with a cavity, to receive the other end. Either the wall or the cladding may have the anchorage fixed first, by grout being injected to expand the sleeve and seep through it to bond to the drilling or cavity wall. Then the cladding is offered up and the other sleeve likewise expanded, the grout being injected via a duct leading between the cladding and the wall. Instead of a single part rod, there may be two elements, such as a tube and a rod that screws into it, each with a sleeve so that the cladding or wall need not have significantly projections until shortly before the cladding is fixed. It is also possible to have a single sleeve over the whole rod and inject grout into its central zone, between the wall and cladding.