Abstract: A structural member joint structure can easily join members to each other by using a simple structure having a reduced number of parts and can provide the members with a large fastening force which makes the members less likely to be loosened from each other. The joint structure is used to join one pillar and the other pillar to each other such that the other member is vertically abutted against a side face of the one pillar. The structure has a pair of fastening members positioned in the inside of the other pillar and arranged so as to be movable in the widthwise direction of a groove formed in a side face of the one pillar, a nut mechanism located on the inward side of the other pillar and formed between the pair of fastening members, and a bolt operated from the outside through an opening in the other pillar to be fitted into the nut mechanism. Rotating the bolt causes the nut mechanism to urge and move the pair of fastening members in the direction in which the pair is separated from each other.

Abstract: A support system for mounting building facade elements 1 to a framework 2 comprises a plurality of spacer elements or fixings 6. An insulation body is attached to the framework 2 and a plurality of brackets 5 are used to interconnect the framework 2 and the facade elements 1. The fixings 6 are used to mount the brackets 5 to the support framework 2. In-line brackets 5 are interconnected by a linear support element 7. Loading L is applied downwardly on the brackets 5 due to gravity. The load is transmitted to a screw 11 which acts in a shear direction S. Rotational moments M1, M2 are resisted by the bracket connection element 7.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement (18) for mounting together components 1 (2, 14) of a gravestone (10), and for mounting the gravestone (10) to the ground. The arrangement (18) includes an elongate member (20) threaded on an upper part and mounting a nut (22). Beneath the nut (22) are engagement assemblies (32) for each component of the gravestone (10), separated by a spacer member (34). The assemblies (32) comprise a pair of engagement members (36) which together define a loose cylindrical sleeve around the elongate member (20). A diagonal cut (28) is provided between the two members (36) which causes the members (36) to move radially outwardly in opposite directions to engage opposite sides of a hole, when the assembly (36) is compressed by downward movement of the nut (22) along the elongate member (20).

Abstract: A fastener assembly comprises a first cylindrical member disposed within a second cylindrical member. One of the first and second cylindrical members is movable relative to the other in a first direction. The other one of the first and second cylindrical members is locked relative to the one in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A spring is operably attached to the first and second cylindrical members to urge one of the first and second cylindrical members in the first direction. A removable member is operably associated with the first and second cylindrical members to prevent one of the first and second cylindrical members from moving in the first direction prior to removing the removable member. The removable member is configured to be pulled out to allow one of the first and second cylindrical members to move in the first direction.

Abstract: A wind power plant includes a tower, the tower including at least one tower section provided with at least one flange and forming at least part of the wall of the tower. The power plant further includes an element provided with at least one flange and adapted to be installed adjacent the tower section. The tower section and the element have abutting flanges, the flanges being releasably interconnected by sets of bolts and nuts. At least one surface associated with each set of bolt and nut and facing away from the flanges is provided with a plurality of recesses for receiving projections of a tightening device. A method of joining a tower section and an adjacent element is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealing cover for a fastening device (26) for a spaced attachment of an object (5) to a constructional component includes a base plate (12) having a through-opening (13) for an anchoring element (27) of the fastening device (26) and at least one inlet opening (17), and a first circumferential web (14) projecting from the base plate (12) and forming therewith a receiving space (16) for receiving, at least partially, a spacing element (28) of the fastening device.

Abstract: A beam stabilizer, comprising a threaded tubular part, and a screw like part, threaded together, and can be applied to either side of an I-beam, set within a foundation wall cavity, and tightened in place so as to fix the beam within the cavity at its precise set location, to be sure that the beam remains in place, once installed, during building of a residence or small building.

Abstract: The invention provides an anchoring device for anchoring an elongate guide element of an architectural covering. The anchoring device includes a body having a rear surface. The body is suitable for attachment to a support structure with the rear surface in close contact with the support structure. The body includes a receiving cavity for receiving the elongate guide element, a first entrance to the receiving cavity and a second entrance to the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity can receive the elongate guide element selectively either through the first entrance, with the rear surface having a first orientation with respect to the elongate guide element, or through the second entrance, with the rear surface having a second orientation with respect to the elongate guide element, and wherein the second orientation is substantially different from the first orientation.

Abstract: An adhesive insert includes a first end and a second end, and comprises a threaded portion at the first end, the threaded portion having a circular cross-section. A securing portion is provided at the second end, the securing portion including an anti-rotation structure formed therein which resists rotation of the insert under cyclic loading by the building element. The anti-rotation structure may be a triobular cross-section formed in the securing portion. Other anti-rotation structures are provided.

Abstract: A bracket connects a structural member to a structural element to stabilize the structural member against movement. The bracket includes connector portions for connecting the bracket to tensioned stabilizing cables or other structural stabilizing elements and one or more bearing elements which bear against the structural member to prevent relative rotational movement between the bracket and the structural member.

Abstract: A wall organizer comprises a first slatwall member secured to a wall, the first slatwall member having a plurality of first grooves having a first center-to-center groove spacing between said first grooves; a second slatwall member secured to the wall above or below the first slatwall member, the second slatwall member having a plurality of second grooves having a second center-to-center groove spacing between said second grooves; and at least another first or second slatwall member secured to the wall above or below one of the first and second slatwall members.

Abstract: A block-out tube for use in joining together pre-cast concrete members, the block-out tube having an ovalized cross-section, an integral elongate imperforate hollow tubular body with smoothly curved corrugated walls, a rounded tip closing the bottom end thereof, a mounting flange with tear-away nail tabs at the top open end thereof, and a removable transparent member for sealing the top end for preventing water and debris from entering the interior of the tube. The block-out tube, secured by attaching the tear-away tabs to a concrete pouring form, is cast into the top of the lower concrete member, the ovalized corrugated body being embedded therein and the top sealed end being exposed at the top surface thereof, after the removal of the form.

Abstract: An expansion wedge anchor (80) for insertion in a hole (H) delimited by a wall comprises an expander member (32) and an expansion number (34), the expander member being provided at a leading end of the expander member, the expander member comprising a flaring end (40), the expansion member being expandable at a trailing end (48) thereof and being adapted to engage the wall of the hole when the expander member is positioned in the hole, wherein upon longitudinal withdrawal of the expander member from the hole, the expander member displaces longitudinally relative to the expansion member with the flaring end thereof gradually causing the trailing end of the expansion member to expand, whereby a trailing edge of the expansion member engages the wall of the hole. The trailing end is adapted, when expanded by the flaring member, to extend at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of said expander member.

Abstract: An anchor having an internally threaded first opening, a body, a first end on the body threaded to fit the first opening, a second end on the body, configured to fit an opening in the wall of the mold for extending a first length of the body into the wall, a second opening in the second end extending toward the first end, and a protrusion in the second opening configured for receiving a tool for transferring rotational force about an axis through the first end and the second end for withdrawing the body from the anchor. The protrusion is recessed the first length from the second end. An annular member extends radially from the body, one axial end of the protrusion is at the axial position of the annular member.

Abstract: A pre-manufactured joist and beam support for concrete walls to be poured, particularly those utilizing a permanent, secondary non-structural material as forms essentially adjacent to the concrete, comprised of a U shaped rigid member, rigid anchor members extending therefrom and so as to cause a sufficiently large hole to be created in the secondary material in which the support is inserted and which essentially does not interfere with the flow of concrete being poured.

Abstract: A dowel including an anchor rod (2) provided at front, in a setting direction, end with a head portion (4) widening in the setting direction, and a sleeve (5) having a through-bore and axially displaceable along the anchor rod, with the sleeve (5) having, at its end adjacent to the head portion (4) an expansion region (6) formed by a plurality of expansion tabs (7) separated from each other by substantially axially extending slots (8) and radially expandable upon a relative displacement of the sleeve (5) and the anchor rod (2), and a sleeve section adjoining the expansion region (6) and having, in its rear end region (10), a larger diameter (G) than in its front end region (12) adjoining the expansion region (6), with the sleeve section having a narrowing intermediate region (11) extending between the rear end region (10) and the front end region (12) and having a smallest outer diameter (M) which is smaller than an outer diameter (F) in the front end region (12).

Abstract: A wall exposed to wear has a wear lining composed of a number of juxtaposed wear lining elements of an elastomeric material or of a mix of elastomeric and other wear-resistant materials. The wear lining elements are secured to a supporting surface with fastening means. Two opposite narrow faces of the wear lining elements have V-shaped recesses, which open toward the narrow faces. The fastening means have washers with V-shaped projections, the V-legs of which are inserted into and abut against the bottom wall of the recesses or into shoulders formed in the recesses, after fastening the elements.

Abstract: A shear frame assembly of the type having a pair of tensioned diagonal straps that provide resistance to shear loads. The shear frame assembly includes a pair of laterally opposed vertical supports each having a first end portion and each vertical support has an aperture in its first end portion. The aperture is sized to receive one of the tensioned diagonal straps therethrough. Transverse top and bottom plates extend between the end portions of the vertical supports. A strap-alignment member is positioned in each aperture and each alignment member is positioned to receive and align the tensioned strap within the aperture. A force distributing member is positioned in each aperture and interposed between the alignment member and the respective vertical support. Each vertical support is formed by three studs that are connected together by bands that wrap around the studs so as to sandwich the middle stud between inner and outer studs.

Abstract: An anchor rod for an attachment anchor including a trailing region (1) provided with a load application element (2), and an anchoring region (4) submergeable in a hardenable inorganic and/or organic mortar mass and having a mixing section formed of a head portion (5) provided at its free end (6) with a cutter (7) extending substantially transverse to the axis (A) of the anchor rod, a transporting section (10) adjoining the mixing section, and a compression section (13) adjoining the transporting section (10), with the head portion (5) having a region (53), the outer diameter (c) of which is larger than the largest diameter (d) of the transporting and compression sections (10,13) of the anchoring region (4), and provided with a mortar mass transporting arrangement (9).

Abstract: A floor anchor and leveler system for an electronic equipment rack has a leveler shaft welded or otherwise rigidly attached at the upper end to a perpendicular base plate. A leveler foot and jam nut threads onto the leveler shaft. A threaded bolt extends coaxially through the leveler shaft and engages a floor plate which is rigidly attached to the floor using anchor bolts or other means. The jam nut and leveler foot are loosely threaded onto the leveler shaft, sufficiently high to allow the caster to contact and roll on the floor. The rack is positioned on its casters until each of the floor anchor and leveler systems, which are each attached to an underside of the rack, is located and centered above its corresponding threaded floor plate anchor hole. After positioning the rack, a tie-down bolt is installed coaxially through each leveler shaft and loosely engages the threaded floor plate and anchor hole.

Abstract: A device for installing an impact-type anchoring unit having an expansion sleeve with an internal bore tapering in a forward region and threaded in a rearward region and an expansion body adapted to be driven into the expansion sleeve by an impact tool having a rod, the device comprising a body part having a stop flange adapted to abut against an object in which the impact-type anchoring unit is to be installed, the body part also having a threaded portion located adjacent to the stop flange and screwable in the threaded rearward portion of the internal bore of the sleeve, the body part also having a through going internal bore with a diameter adapted to be larger than the rod of the impact tool.

Abstract: A metal anchor for mounting screws in thin wall boards made of plasterboard, pressed wood or similar building material includes a body (1) formed from a sheet metal plate and provided with semi circular retention ridges (2) projecting alternately to each side, which are matched in width and pitch to the thread shape of the screw (13) to be tightened such that the retention ridges (2) engage into the latter's thread grooves (19). The entire body (1) is formed of three sections, of which the first section (4), situated on the outer end, bears the retention ridges (2), the second section (5), situated in the middle, has two axially running outer bending ridges (7) and two inner bending ridges (8) which are mutually separated by slits (12) and can be bent off in opposing directions, and the third section (6), situated at the head end, is provided with semi circular guide shells (9) extending in opposed directions for inserting the screw (13.).

Abstract: A portable, precast, steel-reinforced concrete slab of given dimensions for use in the floor of a building such as a storage facility. The slab is anchored to the ground using winged pipes, which are designed so as to be easy to insert into the ground but difficult to remove. A method of erecting a frame of a structure on the slab, where a U-clip is used to connect the elements of the frame to a plurality of expanded coil inserts sunk into the slab.

Abstract: A chemical anchor bolt and cap assembly installable in a hole drilled in masonry to tightly fasten a fixture thereto and to resist loosening of the fastening should the masonry be subjected to vibratory or other external forces. The assembly includes a bolt having an externally-threaded cylindrical shank coated with a release agent and a thin-walled hollow cap having a non-cylindrical shape coupled to the end of the shank and extending therefrom in axial alignment with the shank. To install the assembly, the shank and the cap coupled thereto are inserted through a mounting hole in the fixture into the masonry hole in which is deposited an uncured epoxy that then surrounds the cap and the shank. When the epoxy hardens, formed therein is a female thread matching the release-coated male thread of the shank so that the bolt is now turnable, the cap being then embedded in the epoxy.

Abstract: A concrete artifact handling assembly which includes a threaded socket embedded and anchored in the concrete artifact at least three diameters below the surface thereof, and a safety hoist ring threadably received in the threaded socket and snugged down against the face of the artifact. The thread element of the socket generally having a round thread form.

Abstract: A screen for anchoring a fastener to a hollow block or brick wall which includes an elongate tubular plastic screen member having first and second opposite ends and a uniform diameter along its length. The first end is formed substantially into a frusto-conical shape that includes at least a portion thereof where the mesh of the screen is closed off. At least one reinforcement member is formed along the length of the elongate screen member that enables the elongate screen member to be inserted within a first aperture formed in a first wall of a hollow block and maintain the desired stiffness of the tubular screen member so that it can extend across the interior of the hollow block for blind insertion into a second aperture formed in a second opposite wall of the hollow block.

Abstract: A method forming a pressure-free expansion anchor in a cylindrical borehole (2) with an undercut (3) in a receiving material forming an anchorage, with an undercut expansion dowel (5) inserted into the borehole. The dowel (5) has an axially-extending threaded rod (9) extending through a sleeve (6) with outwardly displaceable segments (7) on the sleeve for effecting a positive lock in the region of the undercut. The method involves introducing a curable mortar (M) into the region of the undercut, where the mortar forms a bond with the region of the undercut and the displaced elements (7) of the sleeve (6).

Abstract: A self-drilling anchor installable in a wall by means of a screwdriver, the anchor being adapted to receive a threaded fastener serving to hold a fixture against the wall. The anchor includes an externally-threaded shank section having a head engageable by the screwdriver and a longitudinal bore threadably to receive the fastener. Integral with the shank section and extending axially therefrom is a drill section having at least one cutting member and guide means therefor, whereby as the anchor is turned in to the wall by a screwdriver, the cutting member then bores a round hole therein whose bank is engaged by the guide means to ensure circularity of the hole. And as the anchor continues to turn, the shank section enters and taps the hole until its head engages the outer surface of the wall to complete the anchor installation.

Abstract: A grave marker and grave marker footing leveling device is described, in which an elongated threaded rod is provided with a tool engagement head at a top end. A footing lifting abutment is located on the rod spaced toward the bottom rod end. A nut is threadably engaged with the threads and is spaced toward the bottom end of the rod from the abutment. A tubular spike rotatably receives and covers an axial length of the rod from the nut to the bottom end of the rod. In a preferred process step, the rod is placed in position within an excavation including a footing depression and a sub-footing depression. Wet concrete fills the sub-footing depression up to a level at which the nut on the device is captured. An impervious sheet is spread over the wet concrete in the sub-footing, before the grave marker and footing are set. In alternate forms the device is provided individually, as an element in a combination with a grave marker and footing.

Abstract: A ground anchor is shown for use in anchoring and supporting posts or other structures in the ground. The ground anchor includes a tubular socket and a twisted flat bar. The socket is provided with a structure to prevent rotation and has a diametral slot provided in a bottom closure of the socket. The socket is inserted into the ground by driving the bar into the ground, via the slot, so that it rotates and follows a helical path as dictated by the twist of the bar.

Abstract: A screen for anchoring a fastener to a hollow block or brick wall which includes an elongate tubular plastic screen member having first and second opposite ends and a uniform diameter along its length. The first end is formed substantially into a frusto-conical shape that includes at least a portion thereof where the mesh of the screen is closed off. At least one reinforcement member is formed along the length of the elongate screen member that enables the elongate screen member to be inserted within a first aperture formed in a first wall of a hollow block and maintain the desired stiffness of the tubular screen member so that it can extend across the interior of the hollow block for blind insertion into a second aperture formed in a second opposite wall of the hollow block.

Abstract: A process for attaching a seismic anchor to a wall of an unreinforced masonry structure includes the steps of drilling a generally frusto-conical cavity into the wall, and securing a seismic anchor into the cavity having a frusto-conical plug whose dimensions match at least a portion of the wall cavity. A drill bit utilized to form the wall cavity is adapted to be rotatably driven by a drill motor and includes a generally frusto-conical cutting blade support, a shank extending rearwardly from the blade support to be clamped within the chuck of the drill motor, and a drill stop positioned over the shank and secured to the rear end of the blade support. The blade support includes a plurality of radially extending planar exterior surfaces which span the length of the blade support and provide support surfaces for a plurality of cutting blade inserts. A removable pilot drill bit is fixed to a front end of the blade support for cutting a pilot hole into which the blade support is worked.

Abstract: The invention disclosed here is an anchor bolt holder that is designed to be used in setting an anchor belt in a concrete slab. The holder is a two-part system having a base, and a sleeve connectable to a socket in the base. The sleeve is adapted to receive and hold an anchor bolt's shank. Prior to pouring the slab, the base is first mounted to the decking or forming surface that underlies the slab. After certain other pre-pour items have been installed over the decking, the sleeve is then plugged into the base's socket and supports the anchor bolt vertically. The combined function of the sleeve and base is to fix the bolt in position during both the pour and cure phases of the slab, so that the bolt is held vertically with its threads projecting above the slab's top surface. The sleeve has openings through its sidewall that are sufficiently large to allow wet concrete the bolt's shank within the sleeve.

Abstract: A mortar-anchored system for fastening to supports and lightweight building blocks, perforated bricks or masonry made of aerated concrete. The mortar-anchored system includes a bush segment for engaging the side walls of a wall bore hole in the building material and having a hollow center for insertion of mortar. A fastening screw is then inserted through the opening in the bush segment into the wall bore hole and is then anchored when the mortar dries.

Abstract: An insert for securing a threaded object in a recipient material. The insert is formed from a cylinder-shaped body. The body has a threaded cavity at its first end for receiving a threaded object. A portion of the cylinder's exterior surface adjacent to the first end is threaded for placing the insert in a hole in the recipient material and then stabilizing the insert therein. Additional stability is provided by the interface of a flange on the cylinder's second end with an adhesive which is placed in the hole with the insert. The flange is formed by a circumferential recess near the cylinder's second end. The adhesive occupies the recess and, when it hardens and bonds to the recipient material adjacent to the recess, serves as an circular barrier abutting the inner boundary of the flange. The barrier prevents the insert from being pulled from the hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inserting a tubular or bar-shaped structural member (3) tightly into a location hole (2) in a construction element (1) and to a lead-in tube (3) to be inserted into the opening (2) of a lead-in wall bushing. A helical spring (4), preferably designed as a tension spring, is positioned on the outer circumference of the lead-in tube (3) or other structrual member and receives in it stretched state--in the air gaps between its turns--a filling compound (6) which, after insertion of the thusly prepared tube (3) or structural member, is grouted in the annular gap between the tube (3) or structural member and the opening (2) of the lead-in wall bushing by forcing together the turns of the helical spring (4), filling this annular gap tightly and without spaces.

Abstract: Articles and a method are disclosed useful for providing a lift insert for a cast concrete product, such as a cast concrete slab or panel. The articles include a threadless plug for temporary insertion into an insert for receiving a lifting device in a cast concrete product, an insertion tool therefor, and the insert assembly. The threadless plug is characterized by an elastomeric tubular member having closure and/or abutment means on each end and dimensioned such that, in its operative position in the lift insert, such as a coil insert, the portion of the tubular member between the ends is placed in tension to positively seal against ingress of concrete into the top of the coil or insert and between the void plug and the coil during casting.

Abstract: A fastening element is insertable into a hole of a structure for fastening an object to the structure and has a shaft having a forward smaller cross-sectional thickness portion, an expandable sleeve fitted over the smaller shaft portion, a holding member for holding the object at the rear end of the shaft and an expanding member for expanding the sleeve at the forward end of the shaft. The expandable sleeve is resilient and elastically deformable radially, has an external diameter larger than the maximum thickness of the shaft and has an internal diameter larger than the cross-sectional thickness of the portion of the shaft over which it is fitted. When inserted, the expandable sleeve is secured elastically against the internal wall of the drilled hole and if a tensile force is applied, the sleeve is pressed against the internal wall by the expanding member.

Abstract: Fastener systems for securing an object to the surface of structure, and methods for forming the same. Shafts of fasteners have threaded ends which are to be embedded in holes formed in the structure and which are filled with a securing agent. For greater pull-out resistance the holes can be enlarged at their internal ends, either by molding or by breaking out the walls of the hole ends with a special tool. A lubricant coating the inserted shaft end permits withdrawal of the fastener shafts. In one embodiment, the external end and the internal end of the shaft are reversely threaded. A cap nut on the external end has a compressible pellet therein. Initial threading downward of the cap nut tightens the nut more securely against the secured object, and further turning unthreads the fastener. A fixed head embodiment carries a cap at its internal end to prevent hardening securing agent from filling in under the shaft so that the shaft can be threaded deeper into the hole when the securing agent hardens.

Abstract: For anchoring the lower end of a support post for a guard rail at the edge of a concrete floor or stairway in a building under construction, a helical wire nut is positioned inward from a perimeter board of the form for the floor or stairway. A vertical bolt having its lower end threadedly received in the nut is supported by an angle bracket mounted on the perimeter board of the form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for securing an object to a support structure. The apparatus generally comprises a rod-shaped anchoring member provided with a longitudinal aperture therethrough. The anchoring member is externally threaded at a first end and at a second end is provided with a spiral groove adapted for receipt of a flexible wire. The anchoring member is also provided at the first end with a one-way valve.In practicing the method of the present invention, the anchoring member is positioned in an anchoring hole, or void, existing in the support structure. A hardenable and cementitious material is injected through the one-way valve until the anchoring hole is substantially filled with the hardenable and cementitious material. Thereafter the assembly is allowed to remain undisturbed until the hardenable and cementitious material sets and hardens.

Abstract: A plug assembly, for temporary use with a concrete product insert having a coil defining an interior threaded surface, holds the insert in position adjacent a mold wall and prevents the interior of the coil from being filled with concrete. The plug assembly includes a plug having a hollow cylindrical elastomeric body defining a cavity which is open at one end of the body and a stem in the cavity attached to the body internally and extending out of the cavity a distance sufficient to provide for use of the stem as a handle. The outer surface of the cylindrical, elastomeric body is proportioned and threaded for firm matching engagement with the threaded coil interior surface upon predetermined radial compression and axial expansion of the body from its substantially unstressed condition. A support means has a first portion for insertion into the cavity in the elastomeric body and a second portion for attachment to a mold wall.

Abstract: Composite building module having a rigid foam core encased in an enclosed shell made of fiber reinforced cement and an anchor device for attaching the module to a supporting structure. The anchor has an anchoring portion extending through the shell and an interlocking portion attached to the anchoring portion and extending into the foam core. The foam core is foamed within the enclosed shell filling the interior thereof and enveloping at least the interlocking portion of the anchor device.

Abstract: A plug for temporary use with a coil insert in a concrete product such as a slab or panel comprises a hollow elastomeric body having the outer surface thereof proportioned and threaded for firm matching engagement within the threaded interior surface of the coil with which it is to be used upon predetermined radial contraction and axial elongation from the unstressed condition thereof. The plug is open at one end and closed at the other end, with a stem of smaller diameter projecting from its closed end. The plug is assembled in the coil by means of a rod forced internally against its closed end, causing the plug body to elongate and contract radially sufficiently to be moved axially into place within the coil, and it is removed from the coil by using its stem as a handle for applying pulling force causing sufficient elongation and radial contraction of the plug body for withdrawal from the coil.

Abstract: A threaded anchor for embedding in a cementious material comprising a unitary member of generally cylindrical configuration, which is interiorally threaded and open at one end. The other end thereof is closed by a base portion of greater size than the diameter of the cylindrical member, said base portion being disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member. On the exterior surface of the cylindrical member are a plurality of radial flanges, which extend along the length of the cylindrical member, and are attached to the base portion.The threaded anchor is preferably formed from a single sheet of metal. This sheet is fed into a drawing device, whereon the sheet is drawn into a cup shaped member having a closed end.

Abstract: An auger device is used to attach rigidized surface insulation to a spacecraft. The auger is preferably screwed into an insulation tile which has been predrilled. The augertile combination is then fastened to the spacecraft using an attachment screw which penetrates the spacecraft skin and which is secured by a blind end fastener. In an alternate method, the auger is incorporated in the insulation tile when the latter is fabricated.