Interference Fit Type Patents (Class 411/339)
  • Patent number: 5147167
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a grommet for relatively soft panels comprising male and female elements that mechanically interlock with one another. The male and female elements having complementary truncated conical surfaces that pinch and deflect a flanged portion of the skin of the panel into a complementary annular rib and groove thereby to fasten and minimize creep of the skin relative to the grommet. The male and female elements of the grommet are positively locked to one another by a relatively simple assembly operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Microdot Inc.
    Inventors: Imre Berecz, Derek Elmes
  • Patent number: 5143500
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener system comprising a male or stud element with a split or bifurcated head, forming two prongs, that fits inside a female or socket sleeve. Inside the socket sleeve is an internal annular ring of a smaller diameter. The stud prongs deflect radially inwardly when pushed into contact with the internal ring until the prongs pass the ring at which point they deflect radially outwardly and lock the male member within the sleeve. This locking action allows for a variety of items to be clamped together along the length of the rivet sleeve provided that at each end of the rivet there is a head of larger diameter than that of the sleeve. Each head can be replaced by any number of integrally molded items requiring a locking/mating action or where locking and rotation is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: ITW Plastiglide
    Inventors: Eric J. Schuring, Vince Girimonte
  • Patent number: 5141373
    Abstract: A pull-type blind fastener for installation in aligned bores in juxtaposed workpieces to be joined has a sleeve, a pin through the sleeve, and a barrel on the pin between a pin head and the sleeve. The pin is pulled into the sleeve by an installation tool to expand the sleeve and make an interference fit with the workpieces, the barrel forms a blind side retaining bulb on the sleeve, and a selectively annealed zone on the pin shank elongates to accommodate different workpiece thicknesses within a grip range of the fastener. The annealed zone remains exterior to the workpieces to preserve integrity of the interference fit. The installation force deforms a head on the sleeve into engagement with a stop shoulder on the pin to stop a pin break neck in flush breaking relationship with the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Inventor: James W. Kendall
  • Patent number: 5104272
    Abstract: A two-part fastener for mounting a component upon a substrate comprises a first part having an elongate hollow body, a self-tapping threaded portion defined upon an exterior peripheral portion of the elongate body whereby the first part can be threadedly secured within the substrate, and a first snap-fitting engagement member defined upon an internal peripheral portion of the first part. The second part likewise comprises an elongate body, a support portion for fixedly mounting the component thereon, and a plurality of axially spaced second snap-fitting engagement members defined upon an external peripheral portion of the second part. When the second part is axially inserted into the first part, for example, with the component affixed thereon, the second snap-fitting engagement members of the second part selectively engage the engagement member of the first part such that the disposition of the component supported upon the second part can be adjustably mounted as desired relative to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: ITW De France
    Inventors: Christian Dupont, Pierre Guillon
  • Patent number: 5100422
    Abstract: A vascular patch for closing an incision in a blood vessel includes a base layer of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) having an outer coating of an elastomeric, biocompatible material such as polyurethane to minimize suture hole bleeding. Suture guidelines are formed upon the ablumenal side of the PFTE base layer prior to application of the elastomeric coating to facilitate proper and consistent placement of sutures. A colorant is added to the elastomeric coating to identify the ablumenal side of the vascular patch. The vascular patch is made by mounting an expanded PTFE tube upon a mandrel and applying a water based PFTE ink as a helical stripe about the outer surface of the PTFE tube to form the suture guidelines. The striped PTFE tube is then dip-coated or spray-coated with the elastomeric coating to which the colorant has been added. The PTFE tube is slit to form a flat sheet from which vascular patches are cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Impra, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramon Berguer, Robert C. Farnan, William M. Colone, Rajagopal R. Kowligi, Linda V. Della Corna, Joseph B. Sinnott
  • Patent number: 5098242
    Abstract: A plastic hex shaped tubular fastener which is to be secured to a threaded stud. A plurality of spaced flexible tongues which project radially inwardly near the bottom of the body locate within the screw of the stud when pushed on the stud and when so located projecting cams carried on vertical ribs spaced from the tongues locate within the screw thread so that the fastener can then be screwed tight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Emhart Inc.
    Inventor: Harald Schaty
  • Patent number: 5098765
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for attaching a plastic panel to an automotive body metal substructure enabling controlled distortion free thermal expansion and contraction of the plastic panel relative to a metal substructure. The attaching arrangement comprises a plastic adjustable mounting block sized for initial insertion in an associated wide slot portion of a keyhole-shaped expansion and contraction slot. The block has a central abutment portion depending from an upper plate portion including lateral extending wings providing with the plate opposed grooves adapted to slidably engage a narrow trailing slot portion of the keyhole-shaped slot upon the blocks subsequent longitudinal rearward movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Chrysler Corportion
    Inventor: Alfred A. Bien
  • Patent number: 5085549
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting components to panels includes a fastener assembly variable positioned in three axes and capable of being locked in position frictionally or mechanically in a final desired position by tightening a nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Kelly J. Londry
  • Patent number: 5074696
    Abstract: A fastener structure for use and securement of sheet stacks is set forth, wherein the fasteners each include a semi-cylindrical shank formed with engagement ribs in confronting relationship relative to securing pairs of the fasteners. The ribs each include a horizontal floor, and wherein the fasteners are in an axially aligned relationship relative to one another to effect securement of a sheet stack utilizing spaced binder plates to secure the stack together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Inventor: William T. Tanaka
  • Patent number: 5069586
    Abstract: A grommet has a female member and a male member. Each member consists of a sleeve with a flange formed at one end. The sleeve of the male member is slightly smaller than the bore of the sleeve of the female member. A locking mechanism for the grommet consists of an annular groove inscribed within the inner surface of the sleeve of the female member and a slightly-offset, matching annular lip formed upon the outer surface of the sleeve of the male member. The annular groove and annular lip are offset so that the two members remain in tension, pulling toward one another when the grommet is locked in place. The grommet is locked in place by inserting the male member into the female member and urging them together until the annular lip fits within the annular groove. The grommet may be disassembled by placing a dowel or like object against the non-flanged end of the male member and striking the male member or otherwise applying a force thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Inventor: Marion B. Casey
  • Patent number: 5022823
    Abstract: A rotor attachment assembly for securing a rotor, such as a compressor impeller, to a rotor shaft. The assembly comprises a locking nut, a rotor having a flush mounting surface for the flush mounting of the locking nut, and a nut-receiving rotor shaft. The shaft comprises a smooth body and a threaded end which is of less diameter than the shaft body. The nut includes an unthreaded bore portion and a threaded portion. When the rotor is in place on the shaft, part of the smooth body extends beyond the nut flush mounting surface of the rotor. The bore portion of the nut is deeper than the length of the part of the smooth body extending beyond the rotor. Accordingly, when the nut is tightened onto the shaft to press against the rotor, a gap is left between the body of the shaft and the threaded portion of the nut. Coaxiality of the shaft and the rotor is assured by this construction which provides against bending of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas C. Edelmayer
  • Patent number: 5018920
    Abstract: In this fastening system two or more layers of material are fastened together by inserting a hollow sleeved fastener such as a rivet or a bolt into the hole in a high interference fit to expand the hole radially. The sleeve is configured either as a collar and a straight shank or as an angled upper portion combined with a shank for counterbored applications. The intersections between either the collar and the shank or the angle portion and the staight shank are designed with an enlarged radius such that when the sleeve is expanded after the insertion of the fastener inside of it, this radius is expanded, which in turn stress coins the adjacent edge of the hole in the layers. This localized stress coining as well as the hoop stress in the hole surrounding the hole dramatically increases the fatigue strength of the fastened layers in a structure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene R. Speakman
  • Patent number: 5004361
    Abstract: Fastener comprises a flat head nut having a specially designed shape and includes a complimentary bolt, for use in a cryogenic environment. Opposed heads of the nut and bolt each have an underside connecting the heads to neck and body portions, respectively, which are of a conical shape and which fit into correspondingly tapered openings of two support members of a superconducting magnetic storage device. The shape of the fastener permits a predetermined contact pressure to be maintained for the support structure as the superconducting magnet is cooled to cryogenic temperatures. The fastener produces a rigid structure to eliminate frictional heating of the magnet. A specially designed tool is provided for torquing the nut and/or the bolt. At least the nut includes three tapered slots in its head portion, and tool having three correspondingly tapered fingers. In this manner, the nut can be sufficiently held, and yet the head of the nut remains flush with the surface of the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventor: Philip D. Winnie
  • Patent number: 5000637
    Abstract: A fastening device uses a ribbed rivet to secure two materials together. The ribs on the rivet should have a height no greater than 0.005 inches on most plastics and be of a close proximity. This rivet can be pushed directly into, or pulled directly out of, a ribbed receiving bore without fear of stripping the threaded ribs. The rivet can be manufactured in a two-piece injection plastic mold in which the rivet is fully formed in the lower half of the mold. Because of the height and proximity of the ribs, the rivet can be removed from the mold without stripping the threaded ribs. Furthermore, the rivet can be formed in the same injection molding operation used to manufacture the receiving bore into which it is to be inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Adams Mfg.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 4984947
    Abstract: A fastener, intended for fastening a sandwich panel (b) to a support (a), and including a headed bolt (1) having a break off tail portion, and a flanged tubular body (4) into which the main portion of the shank (3) of the bolt is pulled so as to lockingly interengage the body and set the fastener, includes a deformable tubular spacer (10) disposed on the shank (3) of the bolt (1) between the body (4) and the head (2) of the bolt (1). The spacer (10) is in the form of a sleeve having a tubular central core, and peripheral grooves (12) between which are annular fins (11). The spacer is capable of being deformed to a substantially shorter axial length by axial compression under substantially constant predetermined load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Avdel Systems Limited
    Inventor: Daniel J. N. Flauraud
  • Patent number: 4981735
    Abstract: A two-piece mount is provided that is adapted to have the two pieces scre together and has a central bore through one of the two pieces for mounting an insert therein. Each of the two pieces of the mount has means for containing adhesive to allow the two mount pieces to be bonded to a composite structure when the two pieces have been mounted relative to the composite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Donald D. Rickson
  • Patent number: 4974989
    Abstract: A stacked array comprising at least one or more similar or dissimilar metals or composites and having either a tapered bore or a tapered sleeve. A tapered bolt adapted to be inserted into the tapered bore and having a taper that is different from the tapered bore. A method for selecting a greater or lesser taper on the bolt than the taper on the bore depending on the relative strength of the materials forming the stacked array as a means of reducing the installation force of the tapered bolt within the tapered bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Inventor: Larry Salter
  • Patent number: 4971497
    Abstract: A flush mounting fastener system for threadably attaching a threaded member to a plate or shell structure is described which comprises in one representative embodiment an internally threaded bushing flanged on a first end for attachment to the housing within a hole of preselected size in the housing, a plurality of circumferentially spaced crenelations of preselected size and spacing on the second end of the bushing, an insert threaded on the outer surface for threadably engaging the bushing and on the inner surface for threadably attaching a threaded member to the housing structure, and a plurality of tangs on one end of the insert corresponding in size and spacing with the spaced crenelations in the bushing and being radially outwardly bendable into spaces between the crenelations to lock the insert within the bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Lewis J. Stoffer, Andrew MacGee
  • Patent number: 4943013
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fastener system for attaching a jet engine to a mounting bar requiring access to only one side of the mounting flanges. The fastener remains in place should either the bolt or the hollow pin fracture during operation of the engine. The fastener system has jet engine casing flanges extending on either side of a mounting bar with aligned openings extending through these elements. Hollow sleeves extend through the openings in each of the engine casing flanges with the rear, or downstream sleeve extending through the downstream flange having an internally threaded portion. A hollow pin passes through the interiors of the sleeves and the aperture in the mounting bar and engages the downstream sleeve such that rotation between this sleeve and the hollow pin is prevented. A bolt, having a headed portion, is inserted through the hollow pin at, and is threadingly engaged with, the threaded portion of the rear or downstream sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Societe Nationale d'Etude et de Construction de Moteurs d-Aviation (SNECMA)
    Inventors: Patrick Kapala, Jean-Pierre Mareix
  • Patent number: 4934861
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching external stores or loads on a thin walled pole includes a first, open ended and externally threaded hollow sleeve defining a shoulder at one end, and a second, open ended and internally threaded hollow sleeve. An elliptical disk mounted to one end of the second sleeve defines a second shoulder. An other end of the first sleeve is threadable in an other end of the second sleeve to form a hollow sleeve assembly of variable length. The elliptical disk has an elliptical projection which fits in an elliptical hole of a thin walled pole when the hollow sleeve assembly is fitted therein. By using an external tool to relatively rotate the first and second hollow sleeves, one can tighten the hollow sleeve assembly to provide an expansive prestress and support for a bolt which passes through the hollow sleeve assembly for attachment of stores or loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: The University of Alabama
    Inventors: George E. Weeks, Theodore W. Ryan
  • Patent number: 4934887
    Abstract: A bolt guard assembly utilizes a central sleeve and first and second end caps to separate a metal fastening nut and bolt from a pair of wood products that have been treated with a preservative. The bolt guard assembly is formed of a plastic material and prevents the metal fastener from coming into contact with the treated wood products. The central sleeve is sized to telescopingly cooperate with barrel ends of the two end caps. Each of these end caps is structured having a fastener head or nut receiving pocket which receives the head or nut of the fastener and isolates them from the wood. Fastener life is greatly increased through use of the bolt guard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Inventors: Terrell L. Sharp, Gary R. Harris
  • Patent number: 4907925
    Abstract: A rivet for holding together first and second members utilizing a shaft having first and second end portions. The first and second end portions of the shaft at least partially occupy the openings through the first and second members respectively. A cap having an internal bore grips the first end of the shaft which is extended through the first member. The cap has an enlargement including an exterior surface for frictionally engaging the opening through the first member. The shaft also includes an enlargement on the second end portion which is capable of frictionally engaging the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Inventor: Fred Self
  • Patent number: 4878792
    Abstract: A car-mat fastener for removably securing a car-mat to a car carpet includes a latching post member, a bottom latching ring-mat member, and a top latching ring-mat member. The top member is telescoped into the bottom member for permanently securing them together and to form an eyelet extending therethrough. The post member includes a lower projecting portion for fixed attachment to the car carpet and an upper post portion for insertion through the eyelet so as to be detachably engaged with the top and bottom latching members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank G. Frano
  • Patent number: 4871329
    Abstract: By means of a snap-lock connection housing parts (1, 20) are detachably connected to one another. To preclude inadvertent unlatching each latching hook (5, 6) and each latching element (25, 26) is immobilized by means of a stop (15, 16; 33, 34). The latching hooks (5, 6) and latching elements (25, 26) can be moved relative to each other from outside to bring them out of latching engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Johannes A. Van Der Meer
  • Patent number: 4871288
    Abstract: A screen lining is disclosed which includes at least two screen elements (1), a supporting substructure (6), a plastic section (5) and bolts (10). The screen elements (1) each have a lateral edge and are positioned next to one another. The plastic section (5) has an upper region (4), an underside, and extends above and parallel to the substructure. Included within plastic section (5) are a plurality of projections (7) positioned along the plastic section underside which are fastened with a locking effect to the substructure. Also inlcuded within the plastic section is a plurality of vertical orifices (9) centrally positioned at intervals within that section and passing coaxially through the projections (7). Bolts (10) are inserted from above with a locking effect into the orifices. Each bolt includes a bolt head (12) which forms a portion of the plastic upper region (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignees: Hein, Lehmann AG, Isenmann Drahterzeugnisse GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Schmidt, Kurt Hoppe
  • Patent number: 4869632
    Abstract: Tie bolt 10 has a reduced shank 34 and a tapered head 50. A split sleeve 38 has a complimentary flare 46 at the head end and surrounds the shank 34. The sleeve accepts shear loading and the tie bolt accepts shock axial loading with low stress concentrations in highly stressed areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Leland J. Radtke
  • Patent number: 4863329
    Abstract: A structure 10 is resiliently clamped and supported on stud 12. A cylindrical core 38 of the spring sleeve is compressed by nut 34 against a stop 32. The supported structure is biased against the stop 32 by a plurality of spring fingers 40 located at the lower end of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory S. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4861208
    Abstract: The present invention is a fastening assembly for securing a door trim panel to a door body inner panel. The assembly includes a male member having a head portion adapted to be removably secured to a slot in the door trim panel. The male member has a cylindrical portion having a plurality of barbs spaced longitudinally along the cylindrical portion. The assembly also includes a female member having means for removably securing the female member to the door body inner panel. The female member has a cylindrical portion with a longitudinal axis and a pocket formed therein along the longitudinal axis. The pocket includes a means for engaging a groove between a pair of adjacent barbs on the male member for adjusting the door trim panel relative to the door body inner panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy M. Boundy
  • Patent number: 4846611
    Abstract: A pull type fastener including a tubular sleeve and an elongated pin having a disposable pull portion at one end thereof with the sleeve having an enlarged pin head and a shank, a helically splined portion on the pin shank having ridges and grooves and adapted to engage a preselected portion of the sleeve shank bore to move the sleeve material into the spline grooves. The degree of interference between the splines and the sleeve shank, and the relative hardness ratio of the pin to the sleeve being designed such that the sleeve materiall will flow into the spline grooves without radially expanding the sleeve into interference with the bore of the workpieces being fastened.The result being that until the moment of clamp up the sleeve will rotate relative to the pin along the helical splines at a minimum pull force, then at clamp up a momentary and substantially increased torsional force resulting from the sleeve rotation being arrested assists in severing the pin from the pull portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Huck Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Shahriar M. Sadri, Marvin R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 4805366
    Abstract: An improved snap lock retainer mechanism for insulated wall construction apparatus for pouring a composite wall structure which includes a pair of outer poured concrete layers separated by a high density foam insulating panel mounted between the concrete layers and which includes a number of tying mechanisms for holding the insulated layer in place while the concrete is being poured and hardened wherein the holding means are formed of plastic rods upon which two plastic receivers are directly injection molded onto the rod. One of the receivers has a single notch and the other receiver has multiple notches. One of two snap rings which are identical goes first over the single notch receiver and is locked in place and then the rod is extended through the insulating panel and a second snap ring is attached to the multiple notches in a ratchet effect on the multiple notches plastic receivers so as to lock the board in place so that the concrete can be poured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Thermomass Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert T. Long
  • Patent number: 4787793
    Abstract: A bolt guard assembly utilizes a central sleeve and first and second end caps to separate a metal fastening nut and bolt from a pair of wood products that have been treated with a preservative. The bolt guard assembly is formed of a plastic material and prevents the metal fastener from coming into contact with the treated wood products. The central sleeve is sized to telescopingly receive crimped barrel ends of the two end caps. Each of these end caps is structured having a fastener head or nut receiving pocket which receives the head or nut of the fastener and isolates them from the wood. Fastener life is greatly increased through use of the bolt guard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Assignee: Terrell Lee Sharp
    Inventor: Gary R. Harris
  • Patent number: 4761860
    Abstract: A grommet comprises a pair of mating telescoping halves with each half comprising a tubular body and a flange extending radially outward therefrom. The body of one half is disposed over and about the body of the other half. The flange on one half is spaced from the flange on the other half. The inner surfaces of the outer body includes a radially inwardly extending projection and the outer surface of the inner body includes at least one recess receiving the projection for securing one half relative to the other to form the grommet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Krauss
  • Patent number: 4759670
    Abstract: A two-piece molded plastic fastener comprises a hollow body and a pin insertable thereinto. The body has a head and a bore defined by a resiliently deformable grooved bore wall. The pin has a pin head and a serrated pin shank. When fully installed in an aperture in a workpiece (which comprises one or more panels), the serrated pin shank is frictionally engaged with and digs into the resilient grooved bore wall (i.e., is "set"), and the two heads bear against opposite sides of the workpiece. Depending on fastener design, the heads either apply a predetermined pressure on the workpiece (depending on the setting force) or are maintained at a predetermined distance from each other when set. Either the body or pin or both may embody features (such as holes, screw threads, hooks, snap fasteners) which enable objects to be secured thereto. In addition, the pin may have an axial bore therethrough to enable the fastener to serve as a bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Phillips Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: David Linder, Joseph Bart
  • Patent number: 4740124
    Abstract: In the mounting of an attachment to a base member, an insert which has a centrally located threaded hole and an outer cylindrical surface which has an interference fit with a cooperating hole in the base member and is adapted to receive a bolt extending through the attachment and into said insert, the insert having a head at the end remote from where the attachment is positioned with a flat surface on the head cooperating with a connector device by which turning of the insert in the base member is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Morton K. Pearson, Thomas J. Madden, Gerald R. Rider
  • Patent number: 4702658
    Abstract: A stacked array comprising at least one or more similar or dissimilar metals or composites and having either a tapered bore or a tapered sleeve. A tapered bolt adapted to be inserted into the tapered bore and having a taper that is different from the tapered bore. A method for selecting a greater or lesser taper on the bolt than the taper on the bore depending on the relative strength of the materials forming the stacked array as a means of reducing the installation force of the tapered bolt within the tapered bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: Paul R. Briles
    Inventor: Larry Salter
  • Patent number: 4693248
    Abstract: A fastener is provided to hold together portions of mammalian tissue and includes an open loop fastening member and a receiver with two passages for receiving the legs of the fastening member. The receiver defines a plurality of deformable projections spaced peripherally around the interior surface of each passage for being deformed as one of the legs is received in the passage to thereby effect an interference fit engagement and inhibit withdrawal of the leg from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen J. Failla
  • Patent number: 4670136
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screen surfacing with exchangeable screen elements fastened juxtaposed, which are fastened on a load-bearing substructure. A plastic profile (2) which engages under the edges of at least two mutually adjacent screen elements (14, 15) is fastened on the load-bearing substructure (1) in the region in which two adjacent screen elements (14, 15) adjoin mutually. A second, upper profile (8) is fastened detachably over this plastic profile (2), and a screen element (14, 15) is retained and clamped between the first and second profile on each of two sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Isenmann, Drahterzeugnisse GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Schmidt, Wolfgang Lehmann
  • Patent number: 4615655
    Abstract: A fastener for securing workpieces having aligned bores and including a tubular sleeve and a pin with the sleeve having an elongated sleeve shank and a through bore and the pin having an enlarged pin head and an elongated pin shank, the pin shank having a retaining groove and a lock groove located proximate thereto, a resilient retaining clip located in the retaining groove and being axially captured therein, the retaining clip being of a split construction and having a relaxed outside diameter greater than that of the workpiece bores and being adapted to be located in at least one of the bores with an interference fit to thereby axially retain the pin to the workpieces in a preassembly, the sleeve shank having a sleeve lock groove adapted to be radially deformed into an aligned lock groove in the pin, the sleeve shank having a grip adjusting groove adapted to deform radially whereby the fastener can accommodate workpieces varying in total thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Assignee: Huck Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard D. Dixon
  • Patent number: 4609317
    Abstract: A fastener for securing workpieces having aligned bores and including a tubular sleeve and a pin with the sleeve having an elongated sleeve shank and a through bore and the pin having an enlarged pin head and an elongated pin shank, the pin shank having a locking groove, a resilient retaining clip located in the locking groove and being axially captured therein, the retaining clip being of a split construction and having a relaxed outside diameter greater than that of the workpiece bores and being adapted to be located in at least one of the bores with an interference fit to thereby axially retain the pin to the workpieces in a pre-assembly, the retaining clip and pin lock groove defining a lock cavity, the sleeve shank having its free end adapted to be radially deformed into the lock cavity, the sleeve shank being adapted to buckle radially after the sleeve free end is deformed into the lock cavity whereby the fastener can accommodate workpieces varying in total thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: Huck Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Dixon, Marvin R. Hicks
  • Patent number: 4561181
    Abstract: A guide bar has a main body section and a separate nose section releasably secured thereto. The main body section has a pair of opposed recesses in opposite faces thereof and an opening in said recesses to form a flange. The nose section includes a pair of opposed plates, at least one of the plates having a central portion deformed laterally toward the other plate. The plates are secured together in the region of lateral deformation with edge margins thereof spaced apart to provide a drive chain-receiving groove generally aligned with a similar groove in the peripheral edge of the main body section. The body and nose sections are secured together by a hub and expander member assembly which extends into substantially aligned apertures in the body section and nose section. Edge margins of the recesses on the body section and nose section are disposed at diverging angles progressing toward the nose end of the bar to aid in alignment and securing of the body and nose section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: Omark Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Weisgerber
  • Patent number: 4384804
    Abstract: An integral plastic fastener for a plastic article in the form of a cylindrical lug extending from the article and a hollow core in the central portion of the lug, the length of the core being greater than the length of the lug, extending into the plastic article. The diameter of the lug preferably is the same along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: Morris Township, Morris County
    Inventors: Joseph M. Cachia, James M. Lentz, Dan M. Lynch
  • Patent number: 4384803
    Abstract: An integral plastic fastener for a plastic article in the form of a cylindrical lug extending from the article and a hollow core in the central portion of the lug, the length of the core being greater than the length of the lug, extending into the plastic article. The core has a substantially square or triangular shape. The diameter of the lug preferably is the same along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph M. Cachia
  • Patent number: 4368937
    Abstract: The mechanism allows the bin to be manually moved from a stowed position to a loading position, and requires support arms which are mounted with self-aligning bearings for proper operation. The bearing has three parts: an interior bin mounted needle bearing axle unit; an exterior bin mounted nut; and an axle retainer unit in the arm. Installation and repair are accomplished from the interior of the bin by the turning of the bearing axle bolt which is threaded unto the arm, and upon disconnection from the arm is automatically gripped by a retainer washer for retention inside of the needle housing while the bin is in its loading position and momentarily arrested by a pin connecting both arms. Self-aligning and linear control is accomplished by the substantially wide needle bearing housing providing full support to the solidly mounted axle bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1983
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Palombo, Arthur Walkden
  • Patent number: 4341053
    Abstract: A built-in connector element is constructed for being anchored in sandwich ype compound panels. For this purpose the connector element has a central threading for cooperation with further connector components and a body with corners forming anchoring fins for holding the connector element in the compound panel. The cornered body is arranged substantially concentrically relative to said threading and has a rounded flange merging into the anchoring fins. The anchoring fins are so dimensioned that the circle enclosing the outer corners of the fins has a diameter which is equal or larger than the diameter of the flange. In one embodiment the central threading is provided directly in the cornered body. In the other embodiment a threaded member is laterally displaceable in the hollow cornered body, whereby the initial insertion of a screw is made easier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1982
    Assignee: Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung
    Inventors: Karl Dettfurth, Bernd Dettfurth
  • Patent number: 4326826
    Abstract: A bolt comprises a tapered shank. The shank comprises an outer member with a cylindrical bore and an inner member with a cylindrical outer surface that is a close fit in the cylindrical bore. The inner member is secured to the outer member at the broader end of the shank and a screw thread is secured on a portion of the inner member projecting from the narrower end of the outer member, for receiving a nut which is used in tensioning the bolt into the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Assignee: Pilgrim Engineering Developments Limited
    Inventor: Thomas W. Bunyan
  • Patent number: 4253509
    Abstract: A theft deterrent device for "bolting" pieces of material together, comprising:(1) a nut-like device having a smooth outer surface resistant to the effects of conventional wrenches,(2) a male threaded member having an internally threaded axial bore, adapted to threadedly engage the nut-like member,(3) a locking screw for threadedly engaging the internal bore of the male member, and having a head that mates with the smooth outer surface of the nut-like device, resulting in an essentially smooth, continuous outer surface resistant to removal using conventional wrenches, and(4) an environmental plug for inserting into the driving recess or bore of the screw to prevent foreign and corrosive matter from entering the recess. The locking screw threads are of opposite hand to that of the nut-like portion, so that the locking screw must first be removed before the nut may be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Inventor: James R. Collet