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Locking fastener with deflectable lock

US10215217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2017
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B43/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking mechanism for a fastener is provided. The locking mechanism includes a lock nut, a lock member, and a lock washer. The lock nut is releasably coupled to the lock nut for rotation therewith. The lock member includes an annular body having a radially-extending detent member. The lock washer includes an axially-extending wall about a periphery of the lock washer. The axially-extending wall defines an inner cavity for receiving a portion of the annular body of the lock member therein and includes comprising a plurality of radially-extending notches defined therein. The notches are configured to receive the radially-extending detent member.

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