Locking fastener with deflectable lock
US10215217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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